Program Overview

Welding for Beginners

Overview

Learn about the three major welding processes with our four-day Welding course at Writtle College. The introductory course includes demos and hands-on, practical work.

Full Description of our Welding course

Over four days of the Welding course, you'll get experience of welding various joints and material thickness, explore the techniques involved, and learn to recognise defects along with correct finishes. Demonstrations of welding and some associated processes are an integral part of the course. It's an informal Welding course and we welcome anyone who'd like to learn more about welding, from corporate apprentices and hobbyists to those undertaking DIY projects. The instructor/student ratio is 1:8.

Topics Covered

• Health and safety of welding processes and equipment
• Oxy-acetylene welding and cutting (O/A)
• Manual Metal Arc welding (MMA)
• Metal Inert Gas welding (MIG)
• Bronze welding, macro-etching

Who Should Attend?

This Welding course is open to all. You do not need to have any previous experience in welding, though please note you are required to wear your own personal protective equipment (see the 'Entry requirements' section for details).

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

£500

Entry Requirements

As we're governed by Health and Safety Executive regulations, you're required to bring your own personal protective equipment (PPE). You will not be allowed to start the Welding 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 Welding course.

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