Level 1 MIG Welding Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. This level 1 mig welding qualification gives you a practical introduction to MIG welding techniques. The course runs over 43 weeks, giving you time to develop your skills at the bench. There are no specific entry requirements, so contact the college to find out if it suits your current level.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = | Course Title = C&G Awd Intro Welding MIG L1 (Youth College STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60037490 | Qualification Aim Title = Award in Introductory Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding | College Delivery Area = Youth College (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)
Entry requirements
No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.
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 work with common metals used in MIG welding.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a welding environment.
You'll identify and correct basic welding faults.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting at South Tyneside College. Classroom-based teaching covers the underpinning knowledge you need alongside bench practice. Assessment is based on your practical welding work and your understanding of safe working methods. Contact the college for full details of how assessment is structured on this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Tyneside College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder, working in fabrication or manufacturing
MIG welder, joining metal components in a workshop
Metal fabricator, cutting and assembling steel structures
Maintenance engineer, carrying out welding repairs on-site
Shipyard worker, supporting vessel construction and repair
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in MIG Welding (City and Guilds) - the natural next step to deepen your technique and take on more complex welds.
Level 2 Diploma in Welding - covers multiple welding processes and can support a career in fabrication or engineering.
Level 3 qualifications in Engineering or Fabrication and Welding - for those aiming toward supervisory or specialist roles.
