Free Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Preston. Classes run at Preston College, daytime with flexible attendance. This is a hands-on introduction to TIG welding, covering the core skills and knowledge used in engineering and fabrication work. The course takes around 22 hours to complete. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. A free TIG welding course for adults looking to gain a recognised engineering qualification, it leads to the City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Introductory Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) 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 TIG welding and how the process works.
You'll practise setting up TIG welding equipment safely.
You'll develop control of the welding torch and filler rod technique.
You'll learn health and safety requirements for welding environments.
You'll produce welded joints and assess the quality of your work.
You'll identify common welding faults and how to correct them.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, classroom-based sessions at Preston College. Tutor-led demonstrations introduce each skill, and you then practise under supervision. Assessment is through practical tasks where you produce welded joints to a set standard. Your tutor will observe your work and give feedback throughout the course.
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 across manufacturing and fabrication industries.
Fabricator, joining and shaping metal components.
Engineering operative, supporting production and assembly work.
Maintenance engineer, carrying out repairs using welding skills.
Sheet metal worker, forming and welding metal parts.
Pipe welder, progressing into specialist pipeline or process work.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in TIG Welding (City and Guilds) — the natural next step to develop your technique and take on more complex welds.
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding — broadens your skills across the engineering sector and strengthens your options for skilled roles.
NVQ in Welding — a work-based qualification that demonstrates competence to employers and supports career progression.
