Free Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Castleford. Evening classes run at Castleford College, part-time over 13 weeks. You'll work in a fully equipped fabrication and welding workshop, building hands-on skills from scratch. No prior experience is needed. The course suits anyone fitting study around work or other commitments. MIG welding classes cover the core techniques you need to start working with metal.
Who this course is for
This is a practical, highly flexible course specifically designed to meet the needs of learners wishing to acquire welding skills at a beginner level. On this course you will work in our fully equipped fabrication and welding workshop.
Entry requirements
None as such at level 1. Just a keen interest in developing welding skills.
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of MIG welding and how the process works.
You'll practise setting up MIG welding equipment safely.
You'll develop techniques for welding mild steel in different positions.
You'll learn to identify and correct common welding faults.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a fabrication workshop.
You'll produce welded joints to a basic standard and inspect your own work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a fully equipped fabrication and welding workshop. Classes are classroom-based and delivered in the evening, part-time. Assessment is practical, based on the welding work you produce during the course. Your progress is observed and recorded against the City and Guilds criteria for the Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Castleford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Entry-level MIG welding roles in fabrication and manufacturing.
Fabricator. Cutting and joining metal components in workshops.
Maintenance engineer. Supporting equipment upkeep using welding skills.
Sheet metal worker. Forming and welding metal parts to specification.
Structural steelworker. Welding steel frames and structures on site.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in MIG Welding (City and Guilds). The next step up, covering more complex joints and positions.
Level 2 NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations. Broadens your skills across fabrication and engineering work.
Level 3 NVQ in Welding. For those aiming toward skilled welder roles and a wider range of welding processes.
