Free Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Liverpool. Classes run at St Helens College Knowsley Campus, part-time during the day. This is an introductory mig welding course, running over 60 hours at a manageable pace that fits around other commitments. You'll learn the fundamentals of MIG welding in a hands-on classroom setting. A level 1 mig welding qualification is a solid starting point if you're new to welding and want to build practical skills recognised by employers in manufacturing and engineering.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Award in Introductory Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding
Entry requirements
Please check www.knowsleycollege.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll learn how MIG welding equipment works and how to set it up safely.
You'll practise striking and maintaining a welding arc.
You'll produce basic MIG welds on flat and positional joints.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a welding environment.
You'll identify common welding faults and understand how to correct them.
You'll handle and store welding materials correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop classroom. Tutor demonstrations introduce each technique, and you then practise under supervision. Assessment is through practical tasks where you produce welds to a set standard, alongside short knowledge checks to confirm your understanding of safety and equipment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College Knowsley Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder's assistant, supporting skilled welders on production lines
MIG welder, fabricating metal components in manufacturing
Sheet metal worker, cutting and joining metal parts
Engineering operative, general metalwork roles in factories
Maintenance technician trainee, entry-level repair and fabrication work
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in MIG Welding (City and Guilds) - the next step up, covering more complex welds and positions required for most welding jobs.
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding - a broader qualification that opens doors to apprenticeships and skilled operative roles.
Welding apprenticeship - combines paid work with structured training toward a full trade qualification.
