Level 1 Award in
Introductory to Welding Skills

Part Time Course code 45781

Hemel Hempstead campus is the proud home of a dedicated welding training facility. This qualification has been developed to provide a broad based introduction to the practices and processes within welding. It also supports the development of personal skills and attributes that learners need in order to develop confidence in their ability to work, learn and achieve their full potential.

Available dates

There are no available sessions for the remainder of this academic year.

  • Duration

    9 weeks

  • Campus

    Hemel Hempstead Campus

  • Fees

    £180
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  • Entry Criteria

    Entry criteria

    There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

    Who is the course for?

    • Those starting a career in welding or engineering
    • Those thinking about welding as a career, but who would like some experience first
    • Those who are new to welding
    • Those who work in an engineering field and require practical skills in welding

    Funding

    Some applicants may be eligible for fee waivers to cover the cost of course fees, if you require financial support then please contact our admissions team to discuss your eligibility prior to your enrolment.

  • What will I study?

    This course is largely of a practical nature with a small element of theory. It is designed to give you the practical skills for welding specific joints and the knowledge to understand welding safety, machinery set-up and welding terminology.

    There are three pathways, students will need to select their desired pathway as part of their enrolment to the course:

    • Manual Metal Arc
    • Metal Inert Gas
    • Tungsten Inert Gas

    Our admissions team will contact you ahead of enrolment to discuss your pathway choice, the course tutor can provide more detailed information about each pathway if you are unsure which route is best for you.

  • Future Prospects

    After studying this course, you will have the essential practical skills for careers such as Welder, Fabricator Welder or Pipe Fitter Welder. The skills you develop on this course will also support careers in Engineering, Motor Vehicle, Plumbing and many job roles which focus on environmentally friendly engineering skills.

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WHY STUDY PART TIME AT WEST HERTS COLLEGE?

 

Career-focused courses

Our career focused approach to our part time courses ensure you leave your course full of confidence, equipped with in-demand skills and developed employability skills

Expert Tutors

Our tutors will be on hand throughout your studies to share their industry knowledge and to motivate you to ensure you get the most out of your course.

Meet like-minded people

Whilst completing a part-time course, you will meet people with similar interests who you can share your learning with.

Outstanding support network

We are here to help. Our Support Advisors are on hand to offer advice, support and guidance on completing your studies.

Flexible

We’re committed to lifelong learning, thus, we have designed our part time courses with flexible learning hours so you can learn and keep up with personal or professional commitments.