Free Level 1 Welding Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration12 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start17 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies

About this course

Free Level 1 Welding Course in Wolverhampton. Evening welding classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus, part-time over 12 weeks. This free welding course for adults covers either MIG or TIG welding. You choose one process to focus on. You'll learn the techniques and processes used in the welding industry, building practical hands-on skills from scratch. There are no specific entry requirements, so no prior experience is needed. A great starting point if you want to move into welding work or add practical skills to an engineering background.

Who this course is for

If you are new to welding, would like to get some experience before applying for a job or work in another area of engineering and want to develop your practical skills, this short course will give you a basic understanding of either MIG or TIG welding processes and techniques used in the industry.

The course covers MIG or TIG welding – you will be required to choose one process to study and if you wish to learn about additional processes you will need to enrol on a further course.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the fundamentals of either MIG or TIG welding processes.
  • You'll practise the welding techniques used in industry.
  • You'll develop hands-on practical welding skills in a workshop setting.
  • You'll understand how to set up and operate welding equipment safely.
  • You'll gain a basic understanding of welding quality and joint preparation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment. Classes are classroom and workshop based, running in the evenings over 12 weeks. You'll focus on one welding process throughout the course. Assessment is based on your practical work and the skills you demonstrate during training.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. Entry-level welding roles in manufacturing or fabrication.
  • MIG welder. Joining metal components in production environments.
  • TIG welder. Precision welding work in engineering or aerospace.
  • Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and welding metal structures.
  • Engineering operative. Supporting welding and metalwork production lines.
  • Maintenance welder. Repair and upkeep of equipment and structures.

What you could study next

After this Level 1 Welding Qualification, you could progress to a Level 2 Welding Qualification to develop more advanced techniques and work toward employment as a skilled welder. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Welding supports progression into supervisory roles or specialist welding work. If you're interested in the broader engineering sector, Level 2 qualifications in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding are also worth exploring.

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