Level 1 MMA Welding Course in South Shields. Classes run at South Tyneside College, full-time during the day. This is a focused three-month route into manual metal arc welding, covering the core skills and knowledge you need to work safely and competently with MMA welding equipment. The level 1 mma welding classes are classroom based, giving you hands-on practice from the start. There are no specific entry requirements. Contact South Tyneside College for details on start dates, as more than one intake runs each year.
Who this course is for
Programme Title = SWELD | Course Title = Welding Courses (STC) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60037489 | Qualification Aim Title = Award in Introductory Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding | College Delivery Area = STEM Motor Vehicle and Green Initiatives (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 the principles of manual metal arc welding and how the process works.
You'll practise setting up MMA welding equipment safely and correctly.
You'll develop techniques for striking and maintaining a welding arc.
You'll learn to identify and avoid common welding defects.
You'll follow health and safety procedures relevant to welding environments.
You'll work with different joint types and welding positions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop environment at South Tyneside College. Classroom-based instruction covers the underpinning knowledge alongside your practical work. Assessment is through practical tasks and a knowledge-based element, in line with the City and Guilds specification for this Award. Your tutor will observe your welding technique and check your understanding throughout the 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's assistant. Support skilled welders on construction or fabrication sites.
Fabrication operative. Work in metal fabrication workshops producing components.
Engineering operative. Entry-level roles in manufacturing and engineering environments.
Maintenance operative. Assist with repairs and metalwork in industrial settings.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in MMA Welding (City and Guilds). The next step up, covering more complex techniques and positions that employers in fabrication and construction look for.
Level 2 NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations. Broadens your skills across engineering and manufacturing processes.
Level 3 NVQ in Welding. The qualification that supports progression to skilled welder roles and higher-grade work.
