How to MIG Weld Welding Course
Looking to master the basics of MIG welding? Our one-day How to MIG Weld Course in Telford provides hands-on training and expert instruction to help you achieve high-quality welds with confidence. Perfect for beginners or those looking to improve their skills, this course covers everything from safety and setup to technique and troubleshooting.
How to MIG Weld Welding Course.
Our one-day MIG welding course is designed to give you a solid foundation in Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding, whether you're a complete beginner or need to refine your skills. With a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical welding exercises, you'll learn how to set up and operate a MIG welder, troubleshoot common issues, and produce strong, clean welds on various materials. Held at our Telford-based welding school, this course is led by experienced instructors who will guide you every step of the way.
What You’ll Learn in Our MIG Welding Course
During this intensive one-day training, you will cover:
- Welding Safety – Essential safety precautions for working with MIG welders.
- Understanding MIG Welding – How MIG welding works and where it is used.
- MIG Welding Advantages & Applications – Learn why MIG welding is widely used in fabrication and industry.
- Setting Up a MIG Welder – Step-by-step guidance on adjusting voltage, wire feed speed, and shielding gas.
- Weld Troubleshooting – Identify and fix common welding defects.
- Torch Handling & Welding Techniques – Proper positioning, travel speed, and angle for effective welds.
- Fillet & Butt Welds – Practice welding joints with expert supervision.
- Material Preparation – How to prepare different metals for welding.
- Application Advice – Get professional guidance on applying your new skills in real-world scenarios.
Throughout the day, you will work with multi-process inverter MIG welders and experiment with various material thicknesses to gain practical experience. At the end of the course, you'll receive a How to Weld Guide Book and Welder Settings Guide to support your continued learning.
Course Details
- Location: Our Telford Showroom – Enterprise House, Stafford Park 1, Telford, TF3 3BD
- Duration: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)
- Class Size: Maximum of 4 people per session for personalised instruction
- PPE Requirement: Participants must bring their own welding helmet (preferably air-fed), welding gauntlets, suitable clothing (fire-retardant boiler suit, leather welder’s jacket or apron) and suitable footwear. If you need PPE, we offer a full range available for purchase when booking or on the day of training.
Who Should Attend?
This MIG welding training course is ideal for hobbyists, beginners, and professionals looking to develop their welding skills. Whether you're new to welding or need to refine your techniques, our instructors will tailor the session to meet your needs.
Book Your MIG Welding Course Today!
Take the first step towards mastering MIG welding with expert guidance. Secure your place today and gain the skills you need for professional-quality welds.
Following this course, you will recieve a certificate of attendance. If you are after industry-recognised welding certifications, take a look at our coded welding courses.
