Free Submerged Arc Welding Course in Stockton-on-Tees. Classes run at Nordic Products and Services, daytime, with flexible attendance to fit around work. This free submerged arc welding course is open to Tees Valley residents aged 19 or over. Training is tailored to specific employer requirements, so what you cover will reflect the SAW welding skills employers in the area actually need. To join, you'll need a Level 1 or Level 2 in MAG Welding, or some working experience in MAG Welding. The course runs for 60 hours. You'll earn a submerged arc welding certificate on completion.
Who this course is for
Aged 19+, Tees Valley Residents. Training in Tungsten Inert Welding (TIG) specific to employer requirements.
Entry requirements
A level 1 or 2 in TIG Welding OR some working experience in MAG Welding.
What you will learn
You'll set up and operate submerged arc welding equipment safely.
You'll select the correct welding parameters for different materials and joint types.
You'll prepare workpieces and joints to the required standard before welding.
You'll monitor weld quality during the process and identify faults.
You'll apply health and safety practices specific to SAW welding environments.
You'll work to employer-specific procedures and production standards.
How you will learn
Training is classroom based and delivered at the centre in Stockton-on-Tees. You'll learn through practical, hands-on welding sessions tailored to employer requirements. Flexible daytime attendance means you can fit the 60 hours around other commitments. Assessment is based on your practical welding performance and your ability to meet the standards set for the specific employer context.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Nordic Products and Services will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Submerged arc welder. Operate SAW equipment in fabrication or manufacturing.
Coded welder. Work to industry welding codes on structural or pressure vessel projects.
Welding operator. Run automated or semi-automated welding processes in production.
Fabricator welder. Combine welding and metal fabrication on site or in a workshop.
Offshore welder. Welding roles in oil, gas, and marine industries across the Tees region.
What you could study next
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Welding. Formalises your practical welding skills and is recognised by employers for skilled-worker roles.
Coded Welder Qualification (BS EN ISO 9606). Required for many structural and pressure vessel welding jobs. Builds directly on SAW skills.
CSWIP Welding Inspection Certificate. A route into welding inspection and quality assurance roles for experienced welders.
