WELDING
Welding courses at Preston College are housed in the impressive iSTEM Centre - a multi-million pound, industry-standard facility offering a dynamic learning environment. iSTEM is home to advanced manufacturing workshops, a subsonic wind tunnel, a host of 3D printers and purpose-built welding bays, designed to help you develop key practical skills, test welds and improve practice.
Our Welding courses are offered at Levels 1 to 3, with all beginners starting on the Level 1 MIG, TIG or MMA pathway. Progression to Level 2 and Level 3 is possible, with funding available through the Free* Courses for Jobs initiative opportunities for free* Level 3 study, depending upon personal circumstances and already held qualifications.
*T&Cs apply; funding eligibility depends on individual circumstances.
COURSES
-
FABRICATION & WELDING TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS – LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE (SEPT 2025 START)Level: Level 3MORE INFO
-
WELDING - LEVEL 1 AWARD (MIG, TIG, MMA)Duration: 3 hours per week for 12 weeksMORE INFOLevel: Level 1
-
WELDING - LEVEL 1 AWARD INTENSIVE (MIG, TIG, MMA)Duration: 1 weekMORE INFOLevel: Level 1
-
WELDING SKILLS - LEVEL 2 AWARD (MIG, TIG, MMA)Duration: 3 hours per week for 17 weeksMORE INFOLevel: Level 2
-
WELDING SKILLS - LEVEL 2 AWARD INTENSIVE (MIG, TIG, MMA)Duration: 1 weekMORE INFOLevel: Level 2