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Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Northampton – Northampton College

CostFREE
Duration9 weeks
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceEvening
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 TIG Welding Course in Northampton. Evening tig welding classes run at Northampton College, part-time over 9 weeks. Fee remission may be available for some learners, and a £30 materials fee applies to all students. There are no formal entry requirements for this level 1 tig welding qualification. The course is entirely practical, taking place in the workshop. You'll learn to produce welds in flat and horizontal positions, working with specified materials, thicknesses, and tolerances.

Who this course is for

This practical course provides the opportunity to learn how to weld or develop existing welding skills in all of the common welding processes. The course is entirely practical in the workshop. During this course you will be able to: produce welds in either flat/horizontal work with specified materials, thicknesses and tolerances For further information about the course and the units you will study, please read the awarding body specification by clicking on the link below: Awarding Body specification. After completing the course students can study for a Welding Technical Certificate combining both theory and practical studies. The Awards and Certificates could help you develop your welding and fabrication career and take on jobs that require basic skills. After taking a Level 1 qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate Various Job vacancies in the Welding Industry - https://www.indeed.co.uk/Welding-jobs The Awards and Certificates within this suite of qualifications could help you develop a career in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector. They could lead to a number of job roles including: Fitter Welder Pipe Fitter Maintenance Welding Operative Sheet Metal Worker

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. Call our Enrolment team on 0300 123 2344 if you required course advice

What you will learn

  • You'll produce welds in flat and horizontal positions
  • You'll work with specified materials to meet set thicknesses and tolerances
  • You'll handle TIG welding equipment safely in a workshop environment
  • You'll develop practical technique across common TIG welding processes
  • You'll apply welding skills to real workshop tasks under supervision

How you will learn

All learning takes place in the workshop. This is a hands-on, practical course. You'll be assessed on your ability to produce welds that meet specified standards for material, thickness, and tolerance. Assessment is practical rather than written, based on the work you produce during sessions.

What you will need to bring

A £30 materials fee applies to all students, even where tuition fees are remitted. Northampton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder: entry-level workshop and fabrication roles
  • MIG/TIG welder: production and manufacturing environments
  • Fabricator: combining welding with metal shaping and assembly
  • Maintenance welder: repair and upkeep roles in industrial settings
  • Welding assistant: supporting skilled welders on site or in workshops

What you could study next

A Level 1 TIG Welding Certificate is a starting point. You could move on to a Level 2 Diploma in Welding, which covers a wider range of processes and positions. From there, a Level 3 NVQ in Welding opens doors to skilled-worker roles and higher pay. Some learners also add qualifications in MIG or MMA welding to broaden the work they can take on.

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