Free Level 1 MMA Welding Course in Preston. Classes run at Preston College, daytime and flexible to fit your schedule. This is an introductory mma welding course covering the core skills of manual metal arc welding. It runs for around 30 hours in total. You'll work toward a City and Guilds level 1 mma welding qualification, recognised in engineering and manufacturing. City and Guilds Award in Introductory Manual Metal Arc (MMA) 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 the principles of manual metal arc welding
You'll practise setting up welding equipment safely
You'll develop safe working practices in a welding environment
You'll produce welded joints using the MMA process
You'll identify common welding faults and how to avoid them
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop setting, supported by classroom instruction. Assessment is practical, based on your ability to carry out MMA welding tasks to the required standard. You may also complete short written or knowledge-based tasks to confirm your understanding of safety and welding principles.
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, working in manufacturing or fabrication
MIG/TIG welder, once you build on your MMA skills
Engineering operative, supporting production and assembly
Maintenance welder, carrying out repairs on-site or in workshops
Fabricator, cutting and joining metal components
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in Welding Skills (City and Guilds) — the natural next step, covering a wider range of welding processes to a higher standard
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering — broadens your options across the engineering sector
Level 3 NVQ in Welding — needed for skilled welder roles and higher-grade work in industry
