Free Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Rotherham. Classes run at Rotherham College, part-time during the day, over 12 weeks. You'll start with an initial assessment to make sure this is the right level for you. TIG welding classes cover the core skills and techniques used in tungsten inert gas welding. This free TIG welding course for adults is a practical introduction to the trade, building the hands-on ability that welding roles require.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their skills, progression and/or career opportunities in this field or area. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
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 hand and torch control to produce basic welds.
You'll learn to identify and avoid common welding faults.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a welding environment.
You'll work with metals and understand how material properties affect the weld.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting at Rotherham College. Classroom-based instruction covers underpinning knowledge, and you'll be assessed through practical tasks and short knowledge checks. Your tutor will observe your welding technique and confirm you've met the standard required for the City and Guilds Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Rotherham College 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. Combining welding and metalwork to build structures.
Sheet metal worker. Cutting and joining metal components.
Maintenance engineer (trainee). Supporting plant and equipment upkeep.
Welding operative. Production welding in a factory or workshop setting.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in TIG Welding. The natural next step to develop your technique and take on more complex welds.
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding. Broader engineering knowledge alongside welding skills, useful for fabrication roles.
Welding NVQ. A work-based qualification that demonstrates competence to employers and supports career progression in the trade.
