City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Introductory Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding

Further Details
Course Code
LA15472
Location
Deeside
Duration
Part Time, 30 hours 10 X evenings
Department
Fabrication & Welding
Start Date
13 Jan 2026
End Date
14 Apr 2026

Course Overview

You will study:

* How to produce welds in either flat/horizontal or vertical or overhead positions
* Work with specified materials, thicknesses and tolerances
* Produce flat plate or folded components and cylindrical or jointed fabrications
* Produce a profile plate or an angle bracket and a manifold bracket or flanged pipe.

There are no formal entry requirements for candidates undertaking these qualifications. However, centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to successfully gain the qualification.

At Level 1 you will complete a number of practical assignments and oral knowledge tests.

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
* Plater Fabricator
* Welder.

£325.00
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