Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Bristol. Evening classes run at City Bristol College Parkway Centre, part-time over 10 weeks. No formal qualifications are needed to join, so these mig welding classes are open to you whatever your background. The course covers five weld types used across welding, fabrication, and manufacturing. It's a practical introduction to the skills employers in those industries look for. A level 1 mig welding qualification like this is a solid first step if you're moving into the trade.
Who this course is for
This course covers 5 different weld types as commonly used in welding and fabrication and manufacturing industries.
Entry requirements
No formal qualifications are necessary.
What you will learn
You'll practise five different weld types used in welding and fabrication.
You'll develop control of the MIG welding process.
You'll learn how to set up and prepare welding equipment safely.
You'll understand health and safety requirements in a welding environment.
You'll produce welds to a standard recognised in manufacturing and fabrication industries.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical work in the classroom workshop. Assessment is based on practical welding tasks, where you demonstrate each of the five weld types to the required standard. Your tutor will observe your work and assess your technique directly. There is no written exam for this Award.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City Bristol College Parkway Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Entry-level role in fabrication and manufacturing.
MIG welder. Specialist role using the skills from this course.
Fabricator. Combines welding with metalwork and assembly.
Welding operative. Production-line welding in manufacturing.
Sheet metal worker. Forming and joining metal components.
Maintenance welder. Repair and upkeep work across industries.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in MIG Welding (City and Guilds) - builds on this course with more complex techniques and positions, and moves you toward skilled-welder roles.
Level 2 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding - broader qualification covering fabrication skills alongside welding, useful for roles in engineering and manufacturing.
CSWIP or coded welder testing - industry-recognised welder approval schemes that many employers require for structural or pressure-vessel work.
