Level 1 MMA Welding Course in Slough

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

About this course

Level 1 MMA Welding Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, part-time during the day, over 10 weeks. This is a practical, hands-on course covering different methods of manual metal arc welding. It suits beginners and people already working in the trade who want a formal mma welding qualification. You'll work in the workshop developing your technique under guidance.

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 learn the principles of manual metal arc welding.
  • You'll practise welding techniques in a workshop setting.
  • You'll work with different welding methods used in the trade.
  • You'll develop safe working practices in a welding environment.
  • You'll build practical skills that apply directly to welding work.

How you will learn

This is a practical, workshop-based course. You'll learn by doing, spending most of your time at the welding equipment rather than in a classroom. Assessment is based on your practical work and the welding tasks you complete during the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder: entry-level welding work in fabrication or construction
  • Fabricator: cutting and joining metal components
  • Maintenance engineer: repair and upkeep of metal structures
  • Sheet metal worker: forming and welding sheet metal parts
  • Welding assistant: supporting skilled welders on site or in workshops

What you could study next

After this Level 1 Award, you could move on to a Level 2 Certificate or NVQ in Welding, which covers a wider range of processes and positions. A Level 2 NVQ is the qualification many employers look for when hiring welders. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Welding opens doors to more skilled and supervisory roles.

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