Program Overview

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Welding Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)

Overview

Explore the basic principles of TIG welding, working up to more intricate aspects of equipment controls and electrical applications, with our two-day course at Writtle College.

Full Description

This introduction to the TIG process is ideal if you have some welding experience, and want to expand your knowledge. It incorporates learning the techniques for the welding of aluminium and stainless steels specifically by the TIG process.

Topics Covered

• Health and safety
• Principles of the TIG welding process
• Identification of controls and settings
• AC/DC power supply and their application
• Electrode selection and treatment
• Types of filler wire
• Identification of shielding gases
• Joint designs application and preparation
• Weld fault investigation and rectification

Who Should Attend?

Our TIG course is ideal if you have some welding knowledge. You should have previously attended our Welding for Beginners course.

Those without previous knowledge may not benefit from this course, as its two-day duration doesn't allow us to incorporate some of the foundation knowledge. If you'd like an introduction to welding, we recommend the Welding for Beginners course.

Dates

• Monday 12 - Tuesday 13 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 TIG 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.