Free Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Hartlepool. Evening classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. This free TIG welding course for adults is designed for people with little or no welding experience. You'll build basic skills and knowledge across welding processes and develop competence in TIG welding techniques. The course runs for 30 hours part-time. A City and Guilds Level 1 TIG welding qualification carries weight with employers in the welding industry.
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 fundamentals of TIG welding technique and process.
You'll practise setting up and operating TIG welding equipment safely.
You'll develop knowledge of health and safety requirements in a welding environment.
You'll gain an understanding of different welding processes and how they compare.
You'll build practical competence in producing TIG welds to a basic standard.
You'll identify common welding faults and how to correct them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop environment, supported by classroom-based instruction. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, covering your ability to carry out TIG welding tasks and demonstrate understanding of the processes involved. Your tutor will observe your work and assess your competence directly during sessions.
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 TIG welding roles in manufacturing or fabrication.
Fabricator welder. Combining welding and metal fabrication on site or in workshops.
Sheet metal worker. Precision work using TIG welding on thin materials.
Maintenance engineer (welding). Repair and maintenance roles requiring welding skills.
Pipe welder (trainee). Working toward specialist pipe welding with further training.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in TIG Welding (City and Guilds). The next step up, covering more complex welds and positions.
Level 2 Diploma in Welding (various awarding bodies). A broader welding qualification covering multiple processes, useful for roles in fabrication and manufacturing.
Level 3 NVQ in Welding. For those moving into skilled welder roles and working toward professional recognition in the trade.
