What you will need
Students who attend our evening class and day release classes will have to provide the following:
- Flameproof boilersuit
- Safety boots
- Welding gauntlets
- Safety glasses
- Welding helmet
Why take this course?
On this course you will gain extensive practical experience of welding, and on successful completion you will be awarded an SQA certificate. The course is suitable for all levels – from beginner to intermediate, up to coded standard.
What you will experience
You will be given the option to choose from MIG,TIG or MMA processes. After choosing your specialism, you will be provided with lots of opportunity to refine essential techniques and approaches.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before booking this course.
Fee Waiver (Remission of Fees)
Your course may be free if you are not a full time student with NESCol and you are: in receipt of benefits; or care-experienced; or your household taxable income falls below defined levels.
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Applications
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Fraserburgh Campus
Starts05 Feb 2026
Ends07 May 2026
Time6:00pm - 9:00pm
Course CodeC00445
Fees£267.00
Alternatively, you can complete a part-time booking form and send it to us.
Companies can book their employees onto this course.
Fraserburgh Campus
Starts05 Feb 2026
Course CodeC00445
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