Program Overview

Welding Arc (Stick) and MIG

Overview

This practical course takes place over five weeks (one evening per week). It will suit you if you're already in employment and wish to further your education/abilities in welding.

Full Description

This course covers various topics, including:

• methods and techniques used to achieve high standards
• functions of controls and settings
• AC/DC power supply and their application
• electrode types and selection
• filler wire types and application
• types and availability of shielding gases
• weld fault investigation and rectification
• health and safety

The course fee includes all materials, though please note you'll need to wear your own PPE (see the 'Entry requirements' section for details). The instructor/student ratio is 1:8.

You'll receive a Certificate of Attendance when you complete the course.

Who Should Attend?

Our Arc (Stick) and MIG course is ideal if you're already in employment and wish to further your education/abilities in welding.

Dates

We'll add future dates here when confirmed.

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

£310

Entry Requirements

Our Arc (Stick) and MIG course is ideal if you have previous welding knowledge.

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.