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Free Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Manchester

CostFREE
Duration14 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Manchester. Evening classes run at Hopwood Hall College Middleton Campus, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course runs for 14 weeks part-time. TIG welding is a precision technique used across engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing. You'll build hands-on skills in a practical setting, working toward a City and Guilds level 1 TIG welding qualification. No formal entry requirements, so you don't need previous welding experience to apply.

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 learn the principles of TIG welding and how the process works.
  • You'll practise setting up TIG welding equipment safely and correctly.
  • You'll develop control of the TIG welding torch and filler rod technique.
  • You'll weld joints on metal materials to a set standard.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in a workshop environment.
  • You'll identify common welding faults and understand how to correct them.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom and workshop based, with a strong practical focus. You'll learn through hands-on welding exercises using industry-standard equipment. Assessment is based on practical tasks and skills demonstration. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce welds that meet the required standard for the City and Guilds Award.

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. Entry-level TIG welding roles in fabrication shops.
  • Fabricator welder. Combining welding and metal fabrication work.
  • Sheet metal worker. Precision metalwork using TIG welding techniques.
  • Engineering operative. Supporting production in manufacturing environments.
  • Maintenance welder. Repair and maintenance welding across industries.

What you could study next

A Level 1 TIG welding certificate is a starting point. You could progress to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in TIG Welding to develop more advanced technique and open doors to skilled welding roles. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Welding can support progression to senior or specialist positions. Some learners also go on to study MIG or MMA welding to broaden the range of processes they can work with.

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