Free Welding Course in Walsall. Classes run at Essex Terrace, part-time during the day. The course runs over 72 hours, giving you time to build practical welding skills at a manageable pace. You'll gain the welding knowledge and hands-on techniques that employers look for when hiring. To join, you must be 19 or over, have the right to live in the UK, and live or work in Staffordshire. You must not be enrolled on another government-funded course at the same time.
Who this course is for
The course is ideal if you're returning to work or looking to kickstart your career in a new industry. On completing the course, it will provide you with the skills that employers recognise and are looking for when hiring. The Skills Bootcamps are funded by the UK government, meaning they're available at no cost providing the eligibility criteria is met. For employers, you will pay a small proportion of the costs, which is often 10% for small/medium-sized businesses (SMEs with fewer than 250 employees), or 30% for larger employers.
Entry requirements
You must be 19+, have the right to live in the UK, live or work in Staffordshire, not be enrolled on another government -funded course at the same time, commit to the full course and have a good standard of English & Maths
What you will learn
You'll learn core welding techniques used in industry.
You'll practise safe working methods in a welding environment.
You'll develop skills in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
You'll understand the properties of different metals and materials.
You'll gain experience setting up and operating welding equipment.
You'll learn how to inspect and check the quality of welds.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the classroom, working with welding equipment under instructor guidance. Learning is delivered face to face at Essex Terrace. You'll be assessed through practical tasks and demonstrations that show your welding skills. The course is structured to build your ability progressively across the 72 hours.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Essex Terrace will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Fabricate and join metal components across industries.
MIG/TIG Welder. Specialist welding roles in manufacturing and engineering.
Fabricator. Cut, shape, and assemble metal structures.
Maintenance Technician. Repair and maintain equipment using welding skills.
Pipe Welder. Join pipework in construction, energy, or utilities sectors.
Structural Welder. Work on steel frameworks for buildings and infrastructure.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Welding Skills. A more in-depth welding qualification that covers a wider range of processes and is recognised by employers across manufacturing and construction.
Level 3 NVQ in Welding. Suited to those moving into senior or specialist welding roles.
CSWIP Welding Inspector Qualification. For those looking to move into quality inspection and testing of welds.
