Skills Bootcamp in Advanced Welding with 6G Coded


  • Start Date: 27/01/2025
  • Course is for: Adult
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If you’re an experienced welder looking to take your career to the next level this Skills Bootcamp is the advanced skills and certifications you need to excel in the industry.

Through a blend of theory and practical training you’ll master complex techniques for welding pipes and other challenging structures.

We’ll help you get to grips with the latest equipment in our dedicated welding workshop.

  • Welding safety and precautions
  • Metal preparation and joint design
  • Welding techniques including MIG, TIG, Stick, and more
  • Advanced welding applications
  • Pipe welding and 6G coding
  • Inspection and quality control
  • Welding codes and standards
  • Welding metallurgy

Facilities, Kit And Equipment

All necessary PPE and equipment will be provided.

Level 2 in Welding or relevant industry experience.

These courses are free (fully funded) for independent learners (those not taking the course through their employer).

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be aged 19 or older
  • Live in the North East Combined Authority area (Gateshead, Sunderland,
  • South Tyneside, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland or County Durham)
  • Have the right to work in the UK and meets residency requirements
  • Employers using bootcamps to upskill their workforce will be required to pay a contribution (10% for SME and 30% for large Employers).

This course will start on Tuesday 28th January and with classes running on a Tuesday and Thursday evening, 6pm to 9pm.

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