Level 1 - Introductory
Become a fully qualified welder. Learn in a real-life workshop and be taught by experienced welders This course teaches the basic skills required if you hope to start a career in welding but is also appropriate if you wish to improve your welding skills for work or hobby interests.
The course will allow you to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the engineering sector. You will learn how to produce beads on plate in the PA flat position, produce a lap fillet weld in the PB horizontal/vertical position, produce a tee fillet weld in the PA flat position, produce a tee fillet weld in the PB horizontal/vertical position and produce a corner weld in the PA flat position.
James Watt College
08-09-2025
Free*
Course Length: 12 Weeks
There are no formal entry requirements. Enthusiasm and a determination to succeed will be an advantage.
You will be assessed by observation of your practical skills.
On completion of this qualification you may progress into employment or onto a level 2 qualification, like the Award in Welding Skills or the Diploma in Engineering. You may also be interested in taking an award in another type of welding at Level 1.