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Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).
Please note, these prices are for the current academic year and may be subject to change for our courses starting in future years.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college, please see Fees and funding for more information.
Age 16-18
FREE (If meet residency criteria and not enrolled at another educational institution).
If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips.
Age 19+
If you are aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, not enrolled at another educational institution and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years, your course could be free dependant on the level of the course and your eligibility criteria. The rules regarding fee reduction are complicated, we would encourage you to contact our Advice, Support and Careers Team on 0191 375 4400, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or connect on live chat (bottom right of your screen).
This course is aimed for people aged 19 years or over.
The course provides you with the knowledge and introductory skills of the four main welding processes, brazing, soldering and thermal cutting techniques. The course in mainly practical based delivered in outstanding welding workshops.
The welding course is ideal if you want to start a career in welding engineering, are thinking about welding as a future career, or you are new to welding and want to learn the basics or working in an environment where learning a welding skill will support your current job role.
Entry Criteria
No formal requirements for entry to this course.
What are the next steps?
You will have an informal chat with the programme team to ensure the course is right for you. Please bring your previous qualifications.
Study Aims
This qualification has been developed to give a broad introduction to the practices and processes within welding and for students to develop confidence in welding techniques.
Modules Studied
Welding process
Brazing
Soldering
Thermal cutting techniques
Teaching and Assessment
You will learn through practical and theory sessions and will be assessed through practical assignments and short answer questions.
You could progress onto a Level 2 course in welding.
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