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Level 1 TIG Welding Course at Plumpton College

Cost£450.00
Duration3 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Lewes. Classes run at Plumpton College, part-time during the day. TIG welding is used for high-quality joins on steel and is one of the most precise welding processes. This intensive course runs over one week and suits beginners as well as welders who want to add TIG to their existing skills. You do not need prior TIG experience to join. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this level 1 TIG welding qualification is the right fit for you. City and Guilds Level 1 Award in Introductory Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding with certificate.

Who this course is for

This course is for individuals who want to develop an introduction to MIG welding and learn the fundamental skills needed to work safely with welding equipment. It is suitable for beginners and those with limited experience who are interested in engineering, fabrication, metalwork or developing practical skills for further training or employment.

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 technique for producing clean, high-quality welds on steel.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in a welding environment.
  • You'll identify common welding faults and how to correct them.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a workshop setting. Training is classroom based and delivered over one intensive week. Assessment is practical, focusing on your ability to produce TIG welds to a set standard. City and Guilds sets the assessment criteria for this Level 1 Award.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Plumpton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder. Entry-level welding roles in fabrication and manufacturing.
  • MIG/TIG Welder. Combining processes for wider employment options.
  • Sheet Metal Worker. Precision metalwork using TIG welding skills.
  • Maintenance Technician. Welding repairs in industrial or agricultural settings.
  • Fabricator. Structural and general fabrication work in workshops.

What you could study next

After this Level 1 Award, you could move on to a Level 2 welding qualification to build more advanced skills. A Level 2 NVQ in Welding is recognised by employers and supports progression toward a CSCS or welding industry card. You could also explore other welding processes such as MIG or MMA at a higher level to broaden your options in the trade.

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