The City & Guilds 3268 Level 1 Award in MMA Welding is designed for beginners and new entrants to the welding sector who wish to develop essential welding skills for employment or progression within the engineering and fabrication industries.
The course focuses on Manual Metal Arc (MMA) 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 MMA welding equipment.
o Preparing materials and joint configurations for welding.
o Producing a range of welded joints using MMA 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.