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Free Level 2 TIG 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 TIG Welding Course in Hartlepool. Evening classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. The course covers the basic skills, knowledge, and techniques of TIG welding and other welding processes, with the chance to specialise in an area that suits you. No previous welding experience is needed. The course runs for 30 hours part-time. A great starting point for anyone looking to enter the welding industry or develop welding as a hobby.

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 fundamental principles of TIG welding processes.
  • You'll practise core welding techniques in a hands-on workshop setting.
  • You'll develop knowledge of welding safety and safe working practices.
  • You'll explore different welding processes and how they compare.
  • You'll build competence in your chosen area of welding specialisation.
  • You'll learn how to set up and operate TIG welding equipment correctly.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered in person at Hartlepool College of Further Education on an evening timetable. You'll learn through practical, hands-on welding sessions in a workshop environment, supported by taught instruction covering welding theory and processes. Assessment is based on your practical skills and knowledge across the welding techniques covered in the course.

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 TIG welding roles in fabrication and manufacturing.
  • MIG/TIG Welder. Multi-process welding work across a range of industries.
  • Fabricator Welder. Combining welding and metalwork fabrication skills.
  • Maintenance Welder. Repair and maintenance welding in industrial settings.
  • Pipe Welder. Specialist welding on pipework in construction or engineering.
  • Sheet Metal Worker. Working with thin metals using precision welding techniques.

What you could study next

Once you've completed your Level 2 TIG 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 aiming at skilled trade roles. You could also pursue specialist coded welding qualifications, which are recognised by employers in sectors such as oil and gas, construction, and aerospace.

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