The course will allow you to learn, develop and practise the skills required
for employment and/or career progression in the engineering
sector.
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Metal Inert Gas Welding Award Level 1
Level 1 - Introductory
Metal Inert Gas Welding Award Level 1
You will learn how to produce beads on plate in the PA flat position, produce
a lap fillet weld in the PB horizontal/vertical position, produce a tee fillet
weld in the PA flat position, produce a tee fillet weld in the PB
horizontal/vertical position, produce a corner weld in the PA flat position and
learn about the process and health & safety requirements for metal inert gas
(MIG) welding.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
James Watt College
06-01-2025
Free*
TBC
James Watt College
28-04-2025
Free*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 10 - 13 Weeks
There are no formal entry requirements. Enthusiasm and a determination to succeed will be an advantage.
You will be assessed by observations of your practical skills.
On completion of this qualification you may progress into employment or onto a level 2 qualification, like the Award in Welding Skills or the Diploma in Engineering. You may also be interested in taking an award in another type of welding at Level 1.