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Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Northampton – Northampton College

CostFREE
Duration9 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start16 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Northampton. Evening classes run at Northampton College, part-time over 9 weeks. Fees may apply, though a discount may be available if you're on state benefits or a low wage. A £30 materials fee applies to all students. This is a hands-on, practical mig welding course run entirely in the workshop. You'll practise producing welds in flat and horizontal positions, working with specified materials, thicknesses, and tolerances. There are no formal entry requirements, so you don't need previous welding experience to join.

Who this course is for

This practical course provides the opportunity to learn how to weld or develop existing welding skills in all of the common welding processes.

The course is entirely practical in the workshop.

During this course you will be able to:

•produce welds in either flat/horizontal

•work with specified materials, thicknesses and tolerances

For further information about the course and the units you will study, please read the awarding body specification by clicking on the link below:

Awarding Body specification.

After completing the course students can study for a Welding Technical Certificate combining both theory and practical studies. The Awards and Certificates could help you develop your welding and fabrication career and take on jobs that require basic skills. After taking a Level 1 qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate or apply for various Job vacancies in the Welding Industry - https://www.indeed.co.uk/Welding-jobs

The Awards and Certificates within this suite of qualifications could help you develop a career in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector. They could lead to a number of job roles including:

•Fitter Welder

•Pipe Fitter

•Maintenance Welding Operative

•Sheet Metal Worker

•Plater Fabricator

•Welder.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. All students are required to enrol in plenty of time before the course begins, due to the high demand for places. Call our Enrolment team on 0300 123 2344

What you will learn

  • You'll produce welds in flat and horizontal positions.
  • You'll work with specified materials, thicknesses, and tolerances.
  • You'll handle MIG welding equipment safely in a workshop setting.
  • You'll develop control and technique through repeated practical exercises.
  • You'll learn to assess and improve the quality of your welds.

How you will learn

All learning takes place in the workshop through practical exercises. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce welds that meet specified standards for position, material, and tolerance. There is no written exam. Assessment is based on the welds you produce during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Northampton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder, fabricator, or welding operative, entry-level workshop roles.
  • MIG welder, production or light fabrication environments.
  • Sheet metal worker, working with thin gauge materials.
  • Maintenance welder, supporting repairs in industrial or commercial settings.
  • Welding assistant, supporting skilled welders on larger projects.

What you could study next

A Level 1 mig welding qualification is a starting point. You could progress to a Level 2 Award or Certificate in MIG Welding to develop more advanced techniques and work toward skilled-welder roles. From there, a Level 3 welding qualification or a welding NVQ can open doors to specialist and supervisory positions. City and Guilds offers progression routes across all these levels.

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