Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Blyth. Evening classes run at Northumberland Skills Welding and Fabrication, so you can fit this mig welding qualification around your existing commitments. The course runs part-time over 10 weeks. Fee remissions may apply if you receive ESA or Universal Credit, or earn below £25,000 a year. Fees may apply for other learners. You'll learn the core techniques of MIG welding in a practical, hands-on setting. These level 1 mig welding classes are open to learners aged 19 or over.
Who this course is for
Learners age 19+
What you will learn
You'll learn how to set up MIG welding equipment safely.
You'll practise striking and maintaining a welding arc.
You'll develop control of weld pool and bead placement.
You'll learn how to identify and avoid common welding defects.
You'll apply health and safety practices in a welding environment.
You'll work with mild steel using the MIG welding process.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on welding in a workshop setting. Assessment is based on your practical performance, with you demonstrating welding techniques to the required standard. You may also complete short written or verbal tasks to show your understanding of safety and equipment. Classes are classroom and workshop based, delivered in the evenings over 10 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland Skills Welding and Fabrication 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. Cutting and joining metal components in workshops.
Welding assistant. Supporting skilled welders on production lines.
Sheet metal worker. Shaping and joining metal for construction or engineering.
Maintenance engineer (trainee). Welding repairs in industrial settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in MIG Welding. Builds on your Level 1 skills and prepares you for more complex welding work.
Level 2 Diploma in Welding. A broader qualification covering multiple welding processes, useful for workshop and fabrication roles.
Level 3 NVQ in Welding. The qualification experienced welders need to demonstrate full occupational competence.
