Free Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Widnes. Classes run at Riverside College Kingsway Campus, full-time during the day. This is a focused, short course that takes around one month to complete. You'll learn the core skills needed to set up and operate MIG welding equipment safely. The course covers practical technique alongside health and safety in the workshop. It's a solid starting point if you're looking to move into manufacturing, fabrication, or construction.
Who this course is for
Please see our website for course information www.riversidecollege.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Please see our website for entry grades www.riversidecollege.ac.uk
What you will learn
You'll set up MIG welding equipment ready for use.
You'll practise core MIG welding techniques on metal.
You'll identify and follow health and safety procedures in a welding environment.
You'll check and prepare materials before welding.
You'll inspect your welds and identify common faults.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop setting. Classroom-based delivery means you'll work directly with welding equipment under supervision. Assessment is practical, based on your ability to carry out MIG welding tasks to the required standard. You'll also cover underpinning knowledge of safe working practices.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Riverside College Kingsway Campus 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.
Sheet metal worker. Forming and welding sheet metal parts.
Production operative. Assembly line roles involving welding tasks.
Maintenance engineer (trainee). Supporting repairs and metalwork on site.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in MIG Welding. Builds on your Level 1 skills and is recognised by more employers in fabrication and manufacturing.
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding. A broader qualification covering multiple welding processes and engineering principles.
NVQ in Fabrication and Welding. A work-based qualification that demonstrates competence on the job.
