Program Overview

Welding Metal Inert Gas (MIG)

Overview

This practical course will suit you if you're already competent in the area of downhand and horizontal/vertical welding techniques. Topics covered include:

• health and safety
• principles of the MIG welding process
• identification of controls and settings
• AC/DC power supply and their application
• types of filler wire
• identification of shielding gases
• joint designs application and preparation
• weld fault investigation and rectification.

Who Should Attend?

Our Metal Inert Gas (MIG) course is ideal if you have some welding knowledge. You should have previously attended our Welding for Beginners course.

Dates

• Wednesday 14 - Thursday 15 May 2025

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.

Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.

Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.

Where Can I Study?

Writtle Campus

Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

Standard Booking

£595

Entry Requirements

Our Metal Inert Gas (MIG) course is ideal if you have some welding knowledge. You should have previously attended our Welding for Beginners course.

We're governed by Health and Safety Executive regulations, and you're required to bring your own personal protective equipment (PPE). You won't be able to start the course without wearing non-nylon flame retardant coveralls and safety boots with steel toe caps.

By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in this course.