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Free Level 1 Welding Course in Dereham

CostFREE
Duration10 months
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Welding Course in Dereham. Classes run at Poultec Training Norwich, full-time during the day. The course is free if you are 16 to 18 years old, though there may be some costs for uniform and equipment. Over 10 months, you'll build the foundational welding skills employers look for, covering Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. You'll start with an initial selection interview to confirm the course is the right fit. Completing the course earns you the City and Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Introductory Welding Skills.

Who this course is for

This course is an ideal introduction into the Welding industry; this course focuses on the first steps in basic Welding skills and looks at various aspects required to kick start your career, you will be: Manual Metal Arc Welding, Tungsten inert Gas Welding.

Entry requirements

You must be between the ages of 16-18 There are no formal academic entry requirements; however an initial selection interview is mandatory.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding techniques.
  • You'll develop Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding skills.
  • You'll learn how to set up and prepare welding equipment safely.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in a workshop environment.
  • You'll identify and work with different metals and materials used in welding.
  • You'll inspect and assess the quality of your own welds.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting, building welding skills directly on the equipment. Learning is classroom-based and delivered full-time during the day. Assessment is practical, based on the welding tasks and techniques you complete during the course. Your progress is measured against the standards set by City and Guilds for the Level 1 Certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Poultec Training Norwich will confirm anything else you need before you start. Note that there may be some costs for uniform and personal protective equipment.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder's assistant: support skilled welders on fabrication and repair work.
  • Production welder: weld components in a manufacturing or factory setting.
  • Metal fabricator: cut, shape and join metal parts to specification.
  • Maintenance operative: carry out basic welding repairs in industrial settings.
  • Welding trainee: entry-level role while working toward a full welding qualification.

What you could study next

After completing this level 1 welding qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Welding Skills, which covers a wider range of welding processes to a higher standard. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Welding is the route toward skilled-welder status and the kind of roles that carry higher pay and greater responsibility on site or in industry.

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