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Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Slough

Cost£180.00
Duration10 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 MIG Welding Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, part-time during the day over 10 weeks. This practical mig welding course is designed for beginners and people already working in the trade who have no formal welding qualification. You'll cover different welding methods through hands-on, practical work. The college supplies equipment, so you just need to bring flame-retardant overalls and steel toe-capped boots.

Who this course is for

This practical course is designed for beginners or people working in the trade with no formal qualifications in welding. You will cover different methods of welding, the course is practical based.

Entry requirements

Flame Retardant Overalls Steel toe capped boots all other equipment will be supplied by the college.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise MIG welding techniques through hands-on practical work.
  • You'll learn about different welding methods and when to use them.
  • You'll develop safe working practices in a welding environment.
  • You'll handle and set up welding equipment correctly.
  • You'll produce welded joints and assess the quality of your work.

How you will learn

Learning is practical and classroom based. You'll work with welding equipment in a workshop setting at the college. Assessment is based on your practical work and what you demonstrate during the course. The college supplies welding equipment, so the focus is on doing rather than reading.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring flame-retardant overalls and steel toe-capped boots. All other welding equipment is supplied by Slough and Langley College.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. Entry-level welding roles in manufacturing and fabrication.
  • MIG welder. Specialist MIG welding work across a range of industries.
  • Fabricator. Cutting, shaping and joining metal components.
  • Sheet metal worker. Working with metal in construction and engineering.
  • Maintenance engineer. Supporting equipment upkeep in industrial settings.

What you could study next

After this Level 1 Award, you could move on to a Level 2 qualification in welding, such as a City and Guilds Level 2 Award or Certificate in MIG Welding. A Level 2 mig welding qualification opens more doors with employers and can lead toward an apprenticeship or NVQ in fabrication and welding. Some learners also go on to study TIG or MMA welding at Level 2 or Level 3.

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