INTENSIVE ADVANCED WELDING SKILLS IN TIG (5DAY)

This programme is designed for those wishing to build on their skills acquired at an intermediate level or through competence in the workplace. If you have worked or currently work in the industry and are looking to refresh your skills, progress or change employer, this programme will give you the evidence you need to show you are capable of increasing your job prospects.

You can choose one or all the disciplines:

  • Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding
  • Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding
  • Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) Welding
  • Fluxed Core Arc

All processes are delivered on 3mm or 6mm low carbon steel.

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INTENSIVE ADVANCED WELDING SKILLS IN MIG/MAG, MMA OR TIG

This programme is designed for those wishing to build on their skills acquired at an intermediate level or through competence in the workplace. If you have worked or currently work in the industry and are looking to refresh your skills, progress or change employer, this programme will give you the evidence you need to show you are capable of increasing your job prospects.

You can choose one or all the disciplines:

  • Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Welding
  • Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding
  • Metal Inert Gas/Metal Active Gas (MIG/MAG) Welding
  • Fluxed Core Arc

All processes are delivered on 3mm or 6mm low carbon steel.

How is it taught?

This is predominantly a practical course delivered in our workshop. It includes all the underpinning knowledge of welding as a profession, as well as the Health & Safety requirements. Alongside the practical workshop sessions, you will be expected to do a small amount of reading and internet research to answer the assessment questions at the end of the course.

You will be required to complete a single Vee Butt Joint in the flat position, Lap Fillet Joint in the vertical up position, Tee Fillet Joint in the vertical up position, Single Vee Butt Joint in the vertical up position, Tube to Plate in the horizontal/vertical position and answer a number of Health & Safety questions.

You will need to bring PPE i.e. steel toe cap boots and flame-retardant overalls. These can be borrowed from our shared facilities or purchased directly from our stockroom.

Entry requirements

You must have completed an intermediate welding programme or have some industrial experience.

Further qualifications

You can progress to another welding process at Level 3 (MMA, TIG or MIG) or pursue a coding standard.

Sessions

This course starts every Monday at 09:30 and lasts for 5 days of practical training. Sessions then run 09:30-16:00 Tue-Friday.

How do I book on?

Using the calendar to select your preferred Monday start date in dark green, select any PPE required and then press book. You will be prompted to pay using a credit card or debit card.

Payments

You can pay a  non-refundable deposit of £100 for the programme and the balance on the first day or alternatively you can pay in full.

Further qualifications

You can progress to another welding process at Level 3 (MMA, TIG or MIG) or pursue a coding standard.

Refreshments

This programme has complimentary coffee and tea.

Where are we based?

We are based at 5 Jupiter Drive, Chester, Cheshire, CH14QS.

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