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Introductory Welding Skills – MIG 3268-13 (C&G Level 1)

  • SLOUGH AND LANGLEY COLLEGE
  • LEVEL 1
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Course Overview

The City & Guilds 3268 Level 1 Award in MIG Welding is designed for beginners, hobbyists, and individuals wishing to develop essential welding skills for personal interest, employment, or progression within the engineering and fabrication industries.

The course focuses on Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding and provides learners with a strong foundation in the safe use of welding equipment and practical welding techniques.

Whether you are completely new to welding or looking to formalise existing skills, this qualification offers extensive hands-on experience within a professional workshop environment, enabling learners to develop confidence and practical competence.
Throughout the programme, learners will gain the knowledge and practical skills required to safely prepare materials, set up equipment, and produce welded joints to an industry-recognised standard.

Learners will develop skills in:
o Safe working practices within a welding environment.
o Setting up and operating MIG welding equipment.
o Preparing materials and joint configurations for welding.
o Producing a range of welded joints using MIG welding techniques.
o Understanding welding terminology and basic welding principles.
o Inspecting and evaluating completed welds.
o Identifying common welding defects and methods of rectification.

Training takes place in fully equipped workshops and is delivered by experienced industry professionals, providing learners with the opportunity to develop practical skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

This course is ideal for individuals looking to begin a career in welding, enhance existing practical skills, or pursue welding as a personal interest.

Successful completion of this qualification can provide progression opportunities to higher-level welding courses or support entry into employment within engineering, manufacturing, and fabrication sectors.

For enquiries about this course, please call us: 01753 793244 or email us: greenskills@windsor-forest.ac.uk

This course is taught at the Slough & Langley College campus in Langley, Berkshire, with access to industry-standard facilities and industry-experienced tutors.

Course Code

XR1AMEC1L0

Course Fee
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Start Time

09:00

End Time

17:00

Entry Requirements

Learners should have successfully completed a basic MMA (Manual Metal Arc/Stick Welding) course or possess equivalent practical welding experience prior...

Course information

Learners will study:
o Health and safety within a welding environment.
o Introduction to MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding processes and their applications.
o Welding equipment set-up, operation and shutdown procedures.
o Preparation of materials and joint configurations for MIG welding.
o Producing welded joints using MIG welding techniques.
o Visual inspection and assessment of weld quality.
o Identification and correction of common welding defects.
o Safe use, care and routine maintenance of welding equipment.
o Identification and correction of common welding defects.
o Safe use, care and maintenance of welding equipment.

10 weeks per option taken, one evening per week.

Practical workshop based training.

Assessment includes 5 test pieces and an oral assessment on overall processes.

Assessment is carried out through continuous practical assessment throughout the programme. Learners will be required to complete a series of practical welding assignments and produce test pieces demonstrating their competence in MMA welding techniques.

Learners may also take part in oral questioning and professional discussions to assess their underpinning knowledge and understanding of welding processes, health and safety requirements, and workshop practices.