Course overview

Welding Introduction Level 1 City of Bristol College

This 10-week, evening course covers five different MIG weld types that are used in welding and fabrication and manufacturing industries.

Dates and applications

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Welding Introduction Level 1 Parkway Centre
Bristol
Course Code
FPE0733B01-8
Dates
15/04/2024 - 17/06/2024
Duration
8 weeks
Days
Mon
Hours per week
2.50
Start Time
18:00
Location
Parkway Centre
Fee
This course costs £590. Please contact us to discuss your payment options.
Enquire Enrol
Welding Introduction Level 1 Parkway Centre
Bristol
Course Code
FPE0733B01-9
Dates
17/04/2024 - 12/06/2024
Duration
8 weeks
Days
Weds
Hours per week
2.50
Start Time
18:00
Location
Parkway Centre
Fee
This course costs £590. Please contact us to discuss your payment options.
Enquire Enrol
Course Code Dates Duration Days Hours per week Start Time Location Fee
FPE0733B01-8 15/04/2024 - 17/06/2024 8 weeks Mon 2.50 18:00 Parkway Centre
This course costs £590. Please contact us to discuss your payment options.
Enquire Enrol
FPE0733B01-9 17/04/2024 - 12/06/2024 8 weeks Weds 2.50 18:00 Parkway Centre
This course costs £590. Please contact us to discuss your payment options.
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Additional information

Who is this course for?

This course is for anyone wishing to develop a diverse range of skills including metal art.

What you'll learn

During this part-time course, you will learn different styles and types of MIG welding which will help you improve your skills in the motor vehicle industry.

All lessons are workshop-based and cover underpinning knowledge, assessment of practical welds produced by visual inspection and you will finish the course with an oral assessment on weld safety, processes and welder operations.

Course entry requirements

We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to tour our excellent facilities and ask any questions you may have.

You will be asked to provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

You will need 3 GCSEs at Grade 1 to Grade 3 including Maths and English, or a previous vocational qualification.

Some Level 1 qualifications in trade-based subjects may require a slightly higher entry requirement based on the specific content of the course.

Don’t have any formal qualifications? Don’t worry, let us know and we can assess you to ensure you will be able to achieve well on the course.

We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

How is the course delivered and assessed?

This course is assessed through five practical tasks and an oral test on health and safety and the welding process.

Future career and study opportunities

After successfully completing this course, you can move on to work at a higher level such as a Level 2 in MIG Welding.

Additional costs

You will need to have safety boots and overalls for this course.

Material costs are included in the course fee.

If you are on a limited income, you may be eligible to receive help with these costs from our Learner Support Funding Bursary.

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