Free Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Hugh Baird College Bootle, part-time during the day. This free MIG welding course runs over 35 weeks, giving you a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll learn the core skills of MIG welding, working with metal and welding equipment in a practical, hands-on setting. A level 1 MIG welding qualification is a solid starting point if you're heading toward work in manufacturing, fabrication, or engineering.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set up MIG welding equipment safely.
You'll practise welding techniques on metal workpieces.
You'll identify common welding faults and how to correct them.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a workshop environment.
You'll understand the properties of materials used in MIG welding.
You'll produce welded joints to a basic standard.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstrations. You may also complete short written or knowledge-based activities to show your understanding of welding processes and safety. Classes are classroom and workshop based, delivered part-time during the day.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College Bootle will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Entry-level MIG welding roles in manufacturing or fabrication.
Fabricator. Cutting and joining metal components in workshops.
Metal worker. General production work involving welding and metalwork.
Maintenance engineer assistant. Supporting repairs and metalwork on-site.
Automotive bodywork technician. Welding and repair work on vehicles.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in MIG Welding. Builds on your Level 1 skills and prepares you for more skilled welding work.
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding. A broader engineering qualification that opens more roles in manufacturing.
NVQ in Welding. A work-based qualification that demonstrates competence to employers and supports career progression.
