wildernessrob
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Hi all
Ive have been investigating the possibility of going on a basic welding course. I specifically wanted to learn how to Mig weld properly.
As a complete novice I thought it might be useful to get definitive advice from the start, before I start coming up with my own ‘good ideas’!
I have found a couple of courses near me:
One is at Plumpton agricultural college and is exclusively Mig welding. This is just for the sake of learning, with no formal qualifications at the end of it, and costs £195.00
http://www.plumpton.ac.uk/departmen.../mag-mig-metal-active-gas-metal-inert-gas/591
The other one is at Crawley College and it give a City & Guilds basic welding qualification, but covers a range of welding different types. I’m not seeking the qualification & this course is more expensive.
Does anyone have any knowledge of either of these, or thoughts on the value offered? As I say Im at absolute beginner level zero.
Or do I just go for the classically British enthusiastic amateur approach and get a book & spend the rest of the money on a better welder?
Thanks for your thoughts.
Ive have been investigating the possibility of going on a basic welding course. I specifically wanted to learn how to Mig weld properly.
As a complete novice I thought it might be useful to get definitive advice from the start, before I start coming up with my own ‘good ideas’!
I have found a couple of courses near me:
One is at Plumpton agricultural college and is exclusively Mig welding. This is just for the sake of learning, with no formal qualifications at the end of it, and costs £195.00
http://www.plumpton.ac.uk/departmen.../mag-mig-metal-active-gas-metal-inert-gas/591
The other one is at Crawley College and it give a City & Guilds basic welding qualification, but covers a range of welding different types. I’m not seeking the qualification & this course is more expensive.
Does anyone have any knowledge of either of these, or thoughts on the value offered? As I say Im at absolute beginner level zero.
Or do I just go for the classically British enthusiastic amateur approach and get a book & spend the rest of the money on a better welder?
Thanks for your thoughts.