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Free Level 1 Welding Course in Ashton-under-Lyne

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Welding Course in Ashton-under-Lyne. Classes run at Tameside College, part-time during the day. This is a free welding course for adults looking to build practical skills at a manageable pace. Over the course of a year, you'll learn the core techniques used in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Welding classes cover MIG, TIG and MMA welding processes. You'll have an initial assessment before you start to make sure the level is right for you and to plan your learning.

Who this course is for

The qualifications at Level 2 are designed for those wishing to enter the industry and have completed their Level 1 in Welding Skills previously.

The Core Component:

The course allows candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the engineering sector. The learner will advance in Tungsten Inert Gas welding, Metal Inert Gas welding and Manual Metal Arc welding.

Entry requirements

An initial assessment of each learner will be made before the start of their programme to identify:

  • if the learner has any specific training needs
  • support and guidance they may need when working towards their qualifications
  • any units they have already completed or credit they have accumulated which is relevant to the qualification
  • Previously completed Level 1 in Welding Skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding techniques.
  • You'll develop Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding skills.
  • You'll learn Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding processes.
  • You'll understand health and safety practices in a welding environment.
  • You'll handle and prepare materials ready for welding.
  • You'll identify and correct common welding faults.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop setting at Tameside College. Training covers MIG, TIG and MMA welding techniques. Assessment is practical and skills-based, with your work assessed against the City and Guilds standard for the Certificate in Introductory Welding Skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Tameside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder, working across manufacturing and fabrication
  • MIG welder, joining metal components in production settings
  • TIG welder, precision work on stainless steel and aluminium
  • Fabricator, cutting and shaping metal structures
  • Engineering operative, supporting production line processes
  • Maintenance welder, carrying out repairs on-site

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Certificate in Welding Skills (City and Guilds) - the natural next step, covering MIG, TIG and MMA welding to a higher standard and preparing you for employment in the engineering sector.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding Engineering - for those aiming at skilled-worker roles or a CSCS-equivalent card in engineering trades.
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