Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding

Course overview

MIG welding is commonly used to weld a wide variety of heavy steel
applications and more delicate, thin metals for example: cars and machinery.

This course is ideal for you if you are a beginner or a welder wishing to
gain experience of other welding processes and seeking a basic qualification in
welding. You may already have attended a Welding Taster Day or Introduction to
Welding course, although this is not necessary.

This is an elementary level of training which will teach you the foundation
skills needed to undertake MIG welding for employment in the welding and
fabrication sector if you have little or no experience. It is also an excellent
programme to develop the skills to support a hobby or interest that you may
have.

Industry Equipment

This is an industry-focused programme, during which you will learn using
industry-standard welding equipment.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and equipment:

• Steel toecap boots


• Clothes made of non-synthetic fibres


• A notebook and pen


• Welding Gauntlets and an EW Welding helmet will be
  provided.

Modules

During this course you will learn to produce:

• a butt weld in the flat position
• a butt weld in the horizontal/vertical position
• a lap fillet weld in the vertical position
• a tee fillet weld in the vertical position
• a tube-to-plate tee fillet weld in the horizontal/vertical position

You will also learn the process and health & safety requirements for MIG welding

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through the completion of five practical tasks and a written/verbal assessment.

Industry links

The Welding Institute (TWI) The Welding Institute membership

Progression routes