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Award in Introductory Tungsten Inert Gas Welding

at Northampton College, Northampton · college

Level 1Stepping stonesAward9 weeksPart time£270 to £378

What the college says

This practical course provides the opportunity to learn how to weld or develop existing welding skills in all of the common welding processes. The course is entirely practical in the workshop. During this course you will be able to: produce welds in either flat/horizontal work with specified materials, thicknesses and tolerances For further information about the course and the units you will study, please read the awarding body specification by clicking on the link below: Awarding Body specification. After completing the course students can study for a Welding Technical Certificate combining both theory and practical studies. The Awards and Certificates could help you develop your welding and fabrication career and take on jobs that require basic skills. After taking a Level 1 qualification, you could move on to a Level 2 Award or Certificate Various Job vacancies in the Welding Industry - https://www.indeed.co.uk/Welding-jobs The Awards and Certificates within this suite of qualifications could help you develop a career in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector. They could lead to a number of job roles including: Fitter Welder Pipe Fitter Maintenance Welding Operative Sheet Metal Worker

What you need to get on

There are no formal entry requirements. Call our Enrolment team on 0300 123 2344 if you required course advice

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

    Main Campus Booth Lane, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3RF

    EveningClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 16 September 2026 · NORTHAMPTON
  • 30 September 2026 · NORTHAMPTON

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