Level 1 MMA Welding Course in Blyth. Evening classes run at Northumberland Skills Welding and Fabrication, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. Fee remissions may apply if you receive ESA or Universal Credit, or earn less than £25,000 a year. Fees apply otherwise. The course runs for 10 weeks part-time. You'll learn the fundamentals of manual metal arc welding, working toward a City and Guilds level 1 mma welding qualification. It's a practical starting point for anyone looking to move into welding and fabrication work.
Who this course is for
Learners age 19+
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of manual metal arc (MMA) welding processes.
You'll practise setting up and operating MMA welding equipment safely.
You'll develop techniques for producing basic welded joints.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a welding environment.
You'll identify common welding defects and understand how to avoid them.
How you will learn
Classes are classroom and workshop based, giving you hands-on practice with MMA welding equipment. You'll be assessed on your practical welding skills, demonstrating that you can set up equipment and produce welds to the required standard. There may also be short written or knowledge-based tasks to confirm your understanding of safe working practices.
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's assistant. Support skilled welders on fabrication projects.
Fabrication operative. Work in metal fabrication workshops or factories.
Maintenance welder. Carry out basic welding repairs in industrial settings.
Construction labourer (welding support). Assist on construction sites with metalwork.
Trainee welder. Entry-level welding roles while building further skills.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in MMA Welding (City and Guilds). The natural next step to develop your welding skills and take on more complex work.
Level 2 NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations. Broadens your engineering and fabrication knowledge for workshop roles.
Level 3 NVQ in Welding. The qualification experienced welders need to progress to skilled-worker status and higher-grade welding work.
