Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Blyth. Evening classes run at Northumberland Skills Welding and Fabrication, part-time over 10 weeks. Fee remissions may apply if you receive ESA or Universal Credit, or earn less than £25,000 a year. If those don't apply to you, fees apply. The course introduces you to tungsten inert gas welding, covering the core techniques and safety knowledge you need to start working with TIG equipment. These evening tig welding classes let you fit study around your existing commitments.
Who this course is for
Learners age 19+
What you will learn
You'll learn the principles of the TIG welding process.
You'll practise setting up and operating TIG welding equipment safely.
You'll develop techniques for producing basic TIG welds.
You'll identify common welding defects and how to avoid them.
You'll follow health and safety procedures in a welding environment.
You'll handle and store welding materials correctly.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a welding workshop, supported by tutor-led instruction. Assessment is through practical tasks where you demonstrate your welding skills. You may also complete short written or oral questions to confirm your underpinning knowledge. All learning and assessment takes place at the centre during your evening sessions.
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, entry level. Work in manufacturing, construction, or fabrication.
Fabricator. Combine welding and metalwork skills on site or in a workshop.
Maintenance engineer (trainee). Support equipment upkeep in industrial settings.
Sheet metal worker. Shape and join metal components across a range of industries.
What you could study next
Level 2 Award or Certificate in TIG Welding (City and Guilds). The natural next step to deepen your TIG skills and take on more complex welds.
Level 2 Diploma in Welding (City and Guilds). Broader welding qualification covering multiple processes, useful for workshop and fabrication roles.
Level 3 NVQ in Welding. For those moving into skilled welder positions or looking to qualify for a CSCS skilled-worker card in relevant trades.
