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Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Bodmin

Cost£500.00
Duration8 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Bodmin. Evening classes run at STEM and Health Skills Centre, part-time over 8 weeks. That makes it straightforward to fit a TIG welding qualification around work or other commitments. You'll learn the fundamentals of TIG welding, developing hands-on technique in a classroom workshop setting. TIG welding classes cover the core skills employers look for in entry-level welding roles.

Who this course is for

Whether you are upskilling, in need of a welder qualification, having a change of occupation or a hobby enthusiast we have a course here for you. We can give you the skills you need to succeed in industry.

You can be skilled in:

MIG/MAGS welding TIG/TAGS welding MMA/ARC Welding and Fabrication

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the principles of TIG welding and how the process works.
  • You'll practise setting up TIG welding equipment safely.
  • You'll develop hand control and arc technique on practice welds.
  • You'll identify common welding faults and how to correct them.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in a welding workshop.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a workshop classroom. Assessment is based on your practical welding work, with City and Guilds setting the standard for what you need to demonstrate. You'll be observed carrying out welds and may complete short written or verbal tasks to show your understanding of the process and safety requirements.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. STEM and Health Skills Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. Entry-level TIG welding roles in fabrication and manufacturing.
  • Fabricator welder. Combining welding and metalwork on structural components.
  • Sheet metal worker. Precision welding on thin materials in production settings.
  • Maintenance engineer (welding). Repair and upkeep work using welding skills.
  • Welding operative. Production line welding in engineering or automotive sectors.

What you could study next

A Level 1 TIG welding certificate is a starting point. From here you could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Welding, which covers a wider range of processes and is recognised for skilled welding work. You might also look at Level 2 qualifications in MIG or MMA welding to broaden your skills across different welding methods.

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