Welding Experience Day

Course overview

Expand your skills in welding and consider starting a new career journey.

This course introduces different welding techniques used in industry. You
will have the opportunity to gain experience the basics of three welding
processes and develop your knowledge of welding. The course will enable learners
to develop an appreciation of skills for safe welding as well as associated
knowledge of different welding processes and their applications.

Learners will have the opportunity to practice basic welds and techniques
working with a range of materials. The course is entirely practical in the
workshop.

Modules

During this course, you will gain:

• Hands on experience of using of welding equipment to practice basic welding skills and techniques.
• Entry level knowledge and experience of  welding plant used for different welding processes: MIG, TIG and MMA.
• Sound introduction to  health & safety practice related to welding.

How will I be assessed?

There is no formal assessment for this course.  This is a basic introduction which will give you a chance to learn about the three most commonly used welding processes:

• Tungsten Inert gas (TIG)
• Metal Inert Gas (MIG)
• Manual Metal Arc (MMA)

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.

What is it like to be a student on this course?

This course is ideal for you if you are a beginner wishing to gain an appreciation of the different welding processes or if you are considering undertaking a longer programme for a specific welding process and want to learn more about them to help you choose the right path. It is also a good introduction for someone seeking to learn more about welding skills to support a hobby or interest that you may have.

Progression routes