Basic MIG Welding Course

You will need to make your own provision for lunch. Tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided throughout the course.

Please bring photographic proof of ID 

Please email the office with a site contact name, number and what3words reference. Please inform us of any site security requirements one week prior to your course.

Please ensure there is a dry and warm classroom type space with wifi connection and full access to w.c. facilities.

Greenway Training will provide the PPE & equipment.

Candidates should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled course in preparation for a prompt start.

Candidates need to be dressed appropriately in worktype clothing, a pair of work overalls and safety footwear (not wellington boots or trainers) and bring reading glasses if required.

For the practical element of this course, we will require an indoor workshop type space with workbenches and vices, minimum of one vice per two candidates together with welding equipment and materials. Trainer will also have equipment for training/demonstration.

PPE required: safety boots, work clothing, leather gloves, safety glasses with side shields, welders helmet or welders goggles.

Basic Arc and MIG Welding Course

Please advise the office of any reasonable adjusments five days prior to the course. Reasonable Adjustments Policy

This UKRS training course aims to give trainees knowledge, understanding and basic skills in MIG & Arc welding and provides a basic grounding for the trainee to safely progress with further practice. It introduces trainees to the hazards and risks involved with welding and to comply with health and safety legislation. The length of training may vary depending on the objectives covered, the ratio of trainee/instructor and the ability and previous experience of the trainees. The delivery of training covers a mix of both theory and practical elements.

Course Objectives Basic Arc and MIG welding

• Identify the health and safety requirements  for welding operations
• Carry out a risk assessment
• Understand the legislative  requirements of Arc (MMA) or MIG (MAGS) welding and fume control
• Prepare metal for welding
• Set up and operate a welding set for MIG (MAGS) or Arc (MMA) welding
• Weld metal in the flat (downhand) and horizontal vertical positions
• Select appropriate safety equipment and clothing for the tasks performed
• Operate welding equipment in a safe  and appropriate manner