Attendance / Duration
6 Weeks – Thursday evening (5:30pm – 8:30pm)Overview
Develop practical welding skills through our hands-on 6 week evening welding course, designed for individuals at novice, intermediate, and skilled levels. Gain experience in MIG/MAG, MMA (Manual Metal Arc), and TIG welding processes.Cost
£385. Full funding is available through the New Flexible Workforce Development Fund (NFWDF) subject to individual eligibility. Please note, the NFWDF requires you to discuss your application with your employer before applying. If you have already done this, or if you/your employer is paying your fee, please click 'Apply Now'.
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Course Dates
- Thursday, 29 October 2026 (17:30 - 20:30)
- Thursday, 05 November 2026 (17:30 - 20:30)
- Thursday, 12 November 2026 (17:30 - 20:30)
- Thursday, 19 November 2026 (17:30 - 20:30)
- Thursday, 26 November 2026 (17:30 - 20:30)
- Thursday, 03 December 2026 (17:30 - 20:30)
Attendance Requirements
Delegates must bring with them overalls, safety glasses and steel toe-capped boots (or other appropriate safety footwear) to this course. These can also be purchased through the college and ordered prior to the start of your course. The college can loan welding helmets, but it is recommend to bring your own for your own comfort.
Course Content
Develop practical welding skills through our hands-on Evening Welding Classes, designed for individuals at novice, intermediate, and skilled levels. Participants can gain experience in MIG/MAG, MMA (Manual Metal Arc), and TIG welding processes, with instruction tailored to their existing level of competence.
Each session begins with essential workshop health and safety guidance and familiarisation with welding equipment and machinery. Participants will then progress through practical welding exercises designed to build confidence, improve technique, and develop industry-relevant skills.
- Novice learners will be introduced to basic welding techniques, focusing on producing fillet welds (MIG/MAG and MMA) or corner joint welds (TIG) in the down-hand position.
- Intermediate learners will build on existing skills, progressing from fillet or corner joint welds to producing butt welds in mild steel in the down-hand position.
- Skilled welders will enhance their capability by developing vertical-position butt welding techniques in mild steel, refining precision and control in more challenging welding applications.
This practical course provides an excellent opportunity for hobbyists, aspiring welders, and those looking to refresh or enhance their welding skills within a supportive workshop environment. This course supports the development of core fabrication and welding competencies that can be applied in engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and related industries.
Progression
Successful participants may progress to a BS 4872 welder testing course, providing formal recognition of practical welding skills and enhancing employability within the engineering and manufacturing industries.