Overview of course
The Level 1 course is designed to provide the student with a sound grounding in welding studies and is intended for those who need to obtain a basic skill in welding. The course is very hands on and takes place in our well equipped workshop.
The topics covered are Health and Safety in the workshop, tools and safety equipment and the safe and correct use of welding sets.
The programme includes five mandatory practical assessments and an oral test which covers the knowledge requirements for the programme of study. The oral test will be carried out by the assessor following the successful completion of the practical tests.
This course will be run at West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds on a Thursday evening from 6pm - 9pm on the following dates:
16, 23, 30 January,
6, 13, 27 February,
6, 13, 20, 27 March
3 April 2025
If you wish to undertake training only without City and Guilds assessments, the cost would be £695**
Entry requirements
No specific prior qualifications, learning or experience are required for candidates undertaking the Level 1.
Qualifications
Level 1 Award in Introductory Welding Skills City and Guilds 3268
Further course detail
The modules available are as follows:
- Level 1 Award in Manual Metal Arc Welding
- Level 1 Award in Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Welding
- Level 1 Award in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding
Only one is attainable within the 11 weeks of the course.
Will I have to provide anything?
Delegates will need to provide their own Personal Protective Equipment as follows to be worn at every session:
- Steel Toe capped safety boots
- Overalls
- Fire Retardant Welding Gloves
- Welding Masks
I'm interested. What should I do now?
The course attracts a level of funding which for eligible delegates reduces the course fee to £395. However, there is full funding available to students that meet criteria such as: earnings below £25,000 gross per annum or are in receipt of certain benefits.
For further details please contact us on 01284 716246 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Days & times
Starting 16/01/2025
Thursday 18:00 - 21:00