Introduction to Metal Inert Welding (MIG)

L1 Level 1
Part Time
16 January 2025 — 26 June 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

About this course

During this qualification you will develop the practical skills required to perform Metal Arc Gas Shielded Welding (MAGS) welding in the flat and horizontal/vertical positions. You will produce welds and visually assess that they are fit for propose against the requirements of the weld procedure (WPS) provided within the unit internal assessment. Furthermore, you will learn the fundamental underpinning knowledge relevant to the MAGS welding process including, safety, use of equipment and choice of consumables. This Qualification is intended to provide a level of knowledge that will allow fundamental welding to take place safely and provide the base level of knowledge and skill to allow progression onto Level 2 qualifications.

What you will study

For each qualification candidates will be required to complete five practical assignments and one written knowledge test.

Entry requirements

No prior experience is required. A keen interest in MIG/MAG welding processes and a willingness to learn are essential. Safety Boots and Overalls will be required for workshop sessions. All other essential PPE will be provided.

Course fee per year

Course Fee: £306.87

Exam Fee: £73.13

Part-time enrolment fee: £40.00

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
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  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

16 January 2025

End date

26 June 2025

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions
£: This course is free for unemployed adults or adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

MMCC2P01
L1

Qualification

City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Introductory Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding

Career prospects & further study

On completion, candidates may progress into employment or to Level 2 qualifications.

The Awards and Certificates within this suite of qualifications could help you develop a career in the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector.

They could lead to a number of job roles including:

  • Fitter Welder
  • Pipe Fitter
  • Maintenance Welding Operative
  • Sheet Metal Worker
  • Plater Fabricator
  • Welder

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

Automotive Centre,
City Centre Campus,
Dumballs Road,
Cardiff,
CF10 5FE