Free Level 1 MMA Welding Course in Hartlepool. Evening mma welding classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, part-time over 30 hours. You can fit the course around your existing work or other commitments. It covers the basic skills, knowledge, and processes involved in manual metal arc welding, with no previous experience needed. You'll explore different welding processes and develop competence in the area you choose to focus on.
Who this course is for
These qualifications are aimed at people who wish to enter into the welding industry or wish to take up welding as a hobby, but who have little or no experience in this field. It will enable people to gain the basic competences, skills and knowledge of differing processes and specialise in an area of their choice.
What you will learn
You'll learn the fundamental principles of manual metal arc welding.
You'll practise setting up and operating MMA welding equipment safely.
You'll develop core welding techniques on different materials and positions.
You'll learn to identify and apply health and safety requirements in a welding environment.
You'll explore different welding processes and their practical applications.
You'll build competence in a specialist area of welding of your choice.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop setting, supported by classroom-based instruction. Assessment is through practical tasks that demonstrate your welding skills and competence. You'll also be assessed on your knowledge of welding processes, equipment, and safe working practices.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Entry-level welding roles in manufacturing and fabrication.
MIG/TIG welder. Progress to other welding processes with further training.
Fabricator. Combine welding skills with metalwork and assembly.
Maintenance engineer. Welding is a valued skill in maintenance teams.
Structural steelworker. Welding underpins work on steel frameworks and structures.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Welding Skills (City and Guilds) - the natural next step to develop your technique and work toward skilled-welder roles.
Level 2 NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations - broadens your engineering skills alongside welding.
Level 3 qualifications in Welding and Fabrication - for those aiming at supervisory or specialist welding positions.
