Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Plymouth. Evening classes run at City College Plymouth, part-time over 23 weeks. TIG welding classes in the evening mean you can keep working while you train. You'll learn the fundamentals of Tungsten Inert Gas welding, covering safe working practices, equipment setup, and welding technique. TIG welding is used across engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing, so this level 1 TIG welding qualification opens doors in a range of industries.
Who this course is for
https://www.cityplym.ac.uk/find-a-course/
What you will learn
You'll identify the health and safety requirements for TIG welding.
You'll set up TIG welding equipment correctly before use.
You'll prepare materials and joint types for welding.
You'll produce TIG welds using correct technique and process control.
You'll inspect your welds and identify common faults.
You'll follow safe working and housekeeping practices in a workshop environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop setting at City College Plymouth. Classroom-based instruction covers underpinning knowledge such as safety, materials, and equipment. Assessment is through practical welding tasks and short knowledge checks that confirm you can work safely and produce welds to the required standard.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder. Entry-level TIG welding roles in fabrication shops.
Fabricator. Combining welding and metalwork on structural components.
Sheet metal worker. Precision work on thin materials using TIG process.
Engineering operative. Supporting production lines in manufacturing.
Maintenance technician. Repair and fabrication work across industries.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in TIG Welding (City and Guilds). Builds on your Level 1 skills and takes you toward more complex welds and positions.
Level 2 Diploma in Welding. Covers multiple welding processes and is a step toward skilled-welder roles.
Level 3 NVQ in Welding. The qualification many employers look for when hiring experienced welders for higher-skilled positions.
