Free Level 1 MMA Welding Course in Manchester. Evening classes run at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus, part-time over 14 weeks. That makes it straightforward to fit mma welding classes around work or other commitments. No formal entry requirements, so you can start without any previous welding experience. You'll learn the fundamentals of manual metal arc welding, working with equipment and techniques used across manufacturing, construction, and engineering. This City and Guilds level 1 mma welding qualification is a solid starting point if you're new to the trade.
Who this course is for
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
Entry requirements
No formal entry requirements
What you will learn
You'll set up and prepare MMA welding equipment safely.
You'll identify and select the correct electrodes for the task.
You'll apply MMA welding techniques to join metal components.
You'll inspect your welds and identify common faults.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a welding environment.
You'll work to basic quality standards expected in welding work.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom and workshop based, with hands-on practical welding activity central to the course. You'll be assessed through practical tasks that demonstrate your welding technique and safe working practice. There is no formal written exam for this Award. Assessment takes place throughout the course rather than in a single end-point test.
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's assistant. Support skilled welders on site or in a workshop.
Fabrication operative. Prepare and join metal parts in manufacturing.
Metal worker. General metalwork roles in engineering or construction.
Maintenance operative. Basic welding repairs in facilities or plant maintenance.
Workshop assistant. Support production in a metal fabrication workshop.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in MMA Welding (City and Guilds) - the natural next step, covering more complex welding positions and thicker materials.
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding - broader engineering knowledge alongside practical welding skills.
NVQ Level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations - workplace-based qualification that can support a move into an apprenticeship or employed welding role.
