Free Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Manchester. Evening classes run at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs over 14 weeks, part-time. You'll learn the fundamentals of MIG welding using industry-standard equipment, with no formal entry requirements to get started. A level 1 mig welding qualification is a solid first step toward work in fabrication, manufacturing, and construction.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set up MIG welding equipment safely.
You'll practise striking and maintaining a welding arc.
You'll develop basic welding techniques on flat and positional joints.
You'll understand health and safety requirements in a welding environment.
You'll identify common welding defects and how to avoid them.
You'll learn how to inspect and check your own welds.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom and workshop based, with hands-on practical welding sessions using MIG welding equipment. You'll be assessed through practical tasks that demonstrate your welding skills. Assessment is carried out in the workshop under tutor observation. There is no formal written exam for this Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Entry-level MIG welding roles in manufacturing and fabrication.
Fabricator. Joining and shaping metal components in workshops.
Metal worker. General metalwork in construction and engineering.
Production operative. Assembly and welding tasks on production lines.
Maintenance technician (trainee). Supporting repair and fabrication work on site.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in MIG Welding. Builds on your Level 1 skills and opens more job opportunities in fabrication and manufacturing.
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding. A broader engineering qualification that covers multiple welding processes and workshop skills.
Welding apprenticeship. Combines paid work with structured training toward a full welding qualification.
