Enhance your knowledge of arc welding and MIG, with our short course at Writtle College. Complete a series of practical tasks as part of your studies.

Course Description

This practical course takes place over five weeks (one evening per week). It will suit you if you're already in employment and wish to further your education/abilities in welding.

Topics covered include:

• methods and techniques used to achieve high standards
• functions of controls and settings
• AC/DC power supply and their application
• electrode types and selection
• filler wire types and application
• types and availability of shielding gases
• weld fault investigation and rectification
• health and safety.

The course fee includes all materials, though please note you'll need to wear your own PPE (see the 'Entry requirements' section for details). The instructor/student ratio is 1:8.

You'll receive a Certificate of Attendance when you complete the course.

Free parking is available on campus in Writtle: we'll issue a permit to you and ask that it's clearly displayed in your vehicle. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available; please bring any other refreshments.

This is one of several short courses in welding at Writtle. We also offer Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), and Welding for Beginners.