Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Lancaster. Evening classes run at Lancaster & Morecambe College, part-time over 14 weeks. You'll study TIG welding technique in industry-standard workshops, fitting your learning around work or other commitments. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade D/3 or above, preferably including English or maths, though entry is at the course manager's discretion. You'll have a practical introduction to TIG welding processes, building the foundation for further welding training or a career change into the trade.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for adult learners studying part time as a hobby or to support a change in their career.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade D/3-G/1 or above preferably including English or maths. Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.
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 control of the TIG torch and filler rod technique.
You'll apply health and safety practices in a welding workshop environment.
You'll produce welded joints and assess the quality of your work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the workshop alongside some underpinning theory. Assessment is based on practical welding tasks and a knowledge component. Classes are classroom and workshop based, delivered in the evening on a part-time schedule.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Lancaster & Morecambe 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. Workshop or site-based welding across multiple processes.
Fabricator. Cutting, shaping, and joining metal components.
Maintenance Technician. Welding repairs as part of a broader maintenance role.
Apprentice Welder. Structured training route into the welding trade.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Welding Skills. The natural next step, covering a wider range of welding processes and techniques to a higher standard.
Level 2 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding. A work-based qualification recognised by employers in manufacturing and engineering.
City and Guilds Level 2 Award in MIG Welding. Adds another welding process to your skill set alongside TIG.
