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Free Level 2 MIG Welding Course in Hartlepool – Hartlepool College

CostFREE
Duration30 hours
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyMultiple awarding bodies
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About this course

Free Level 2 MIG Welding Course in Hartlepool. Evening classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, so you can fit study around your existing commitments. The course runs over 30 hours part-time and is designed for people with little or no welding experience. You'll cover the core skills and knowledge of MIG welding processes, building practical competence in the technique. This free MIG welding course for adults is a solid starting point if you're looking to move into the welding industry or develop welding as a skill.

Who this course is for

These qualifications are aimed at people who wish to enter into the welding industry or wish to take up welding as a hobby, but who have little or no experience in this field. It will enable people to gain the basic competences, skills and knowledge of differing processes and specialise in an area of their choice.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the fundamentals of the MIG welding process.
  • You'll develop safe working practices in a welding environment.
  • You'll practise setting up and operating MIG welding equipment.
  • You'll learn to identify and correct common welding faults.
  • You'll gain knowledge of different materials and their welding properties.
  • You'll build practical welding skills through hands-on exercises.

How you will learn

Classes are classroom-based and practical, held in the evening at Hartlepool College of Further Education. You'll learn through a combination of demonstrations, guided practice, and hands-on welding exercises. Assessment is based on your practical performance and underpinning knowledge of MIG welding processes.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. Entry-level MIG welding roles in manufacturing or fabrication.
  • Fabricator. Combining welding and metalwork skills in production settings.
  • Maintenance engineer. Supporting plant and equipment repairs using welding.
  • Automotive bodywork technician. Welding used in vehicle repair and restoration.
  • Structural steelworker. Working on steel frames and construction projects.

What you could study next

After completing your Level 2 MIG welding qualification, you could progress to a Level 3 qualification in welding or fabrication to develop more advanced skills. A Level 3 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding Engineering is a common next step for those moving into skilled welding roles. You might also explore other welding processes, such as TIG or MMA welding, to broaden your range and improve your job prospects.

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