Free Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Preston. Classes run at Preston College, daytime on a flexible schedule. This is a hands-on introduction to MIG welding, covering the core skills and safety knowledge you need to start working with metal. The course takes around 30 hours in total. It's a good starting point if you're looking to move into engineering or manufacturing work. You'll earn a City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Introductory Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding with certificate.
Who this course is for
This course is for those interested in gaining a qualification in Engineering
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set up and operate MIG welding equipment safely.
You'll practise laying basic MIG welds on metal materials.
You'll identify common welding faults and how to correct them.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a workshop environment.
You'll learn how to prepare metal surfaces before welding.
You'll understand the properties of materials used in MIG welding.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting at Preston College. Classroom-based instruction covers welding theory, equipment, and safety. Assessment is through practical tasks where you demonstrate your welding skills, along with short knowledge checks to confirm your understanding of the subject.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Preston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder, entry level, working in fabrication or manufacturing
MIG welder, joining metal components in a workshop
Metal fabricator, cutting and assembling metal structures
Production operative, supporting welding teams on a factory floor
Engineering technician, assisting with metalwork and assembly tasks
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in MIG Welding (City and Guilds) — builds on your Level 1 skills and prepares you for more complex welding work.
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering — broadens your knowledge across engineering disciplines and improves your job prospects in manufacturing.
Level 3 NVQ in Welding — the qualification many employers look for when hiring skilled welders for specialist roles.
