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Level 1 Certificate in Introductory Welding Skills
Course content & format
The qualifications at Level 2 are designed for those wishing to enter the industry and have completed their Level 1 in Welding Skills previously.
The Core Component:
The course allows candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the engineering sector. The learner will advance in Tungsten Inert Gas welding, Metal Inert Gas welding and Manual Metal Arc welding.
Your learning experience
This qualification is for you if you are an adult learner, who wishes to work within the engineering industry.
The qualification will suit someone who is not yet employed or looking to enter the industry post mainstream education. The structure of the qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge and understanding across the Engineering industry in both practical and theory areas.
Entry qualifications
An initial assessment of each learner will be made before the start of their programme to identify:
● if the learner has any specific training needs
● support and guidance they may need when working towards their qualifications
● any units they have already completed or credit they have accumulated which is relevant to the qualification
● Previously completed Level 1 in Welding Skills.
How is this course assessed?
Once you have completed your training tasks you will be assessed using a range of methods:
- Demonstration of competent practical skills (assessed tasks)
- Oral knowledge test for each unit
What can I do next?
This qualification focuses on the development of knowledge and skills needed to work for working in the engineering industry, which will prepare learners to enter the industry through employment or as an Apprentice. Or progress on to the Level 3 in a specialist welding area.
Course details
Fees:
£517
If you meet the unemployed* criteria or are employed^ where the earnings threshold applies, and you need to study at Entry or Level 1 to progress to Level 2, tuition fees will be waived.
Course Code:
DL0220MQ/1
Category:
Engineering
Centre:
Beaufort Road
Start:
09/09/2026
Duration:
1 Year
Times:
(Wed 5:00pm-8:30pm) (tbc)
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