Manual Metal Arc Welding Skills Award
Cornwall College St Austell - 17 January 2024
Level 1 Levels Explained
10 weeks (Saturdays 9am – 12 noon)
Engineering Find out more
Part-time
Manual Metal Arc Welding Skills Award
Introductory welding skills in MMA. This qualification will teach you the fundamental underpinning knowledge, relevant to your chosen welding process including, safety, use of equipment and choice on consumables. Your will learn how to set the welding parameters and electrical conditions, relevant to the welding process required and material to be joined. Furthermore you will develop the practical skills required to safely produce five practical welding tests in the flat horizontal/vertical positions.
Cornwall College St Austell - 17 January 2024
Level 1 Levels Explained
10 weeks (Saturdays 9am – 12 noon)
Engineering Find out more
Part-time
What you will learn
You will produce welds and visually assess that they meet the requirements of the weld procedure specification (WPS). Upon completion of the knowledge section and welded joints, training and continue towards BS4872 coded welding
Entry requirements
N/A
Work experience
N/A
Assessment
EMTA Award Level 1
Progression
Other welding processes at level 1 or level 2 engineering courses.

Cornwall College St Austell
Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.
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Cornwall College St Austell
Set at the top of St Austell, with incredible views over the bay, our campus boasts ground-breaking facilities and exceptional student spaces. The Keay Theatre area plays host to our famous Altitude Dance Academy and performing arts, while our award-winning student restaurant Cloisters is recognised as one of the best in the country. Brand new electric vehicle training labs set within our modern construction and engineering buildings showcase just some of the incredible opportunities for people in St Austell and beyond.
Read more on the exciting developments at St Austell & Camborne
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Dates & Locations
- Course type Adult
- Level - Level 1
- Location - Cornwall College St Austell
- Start Date - 17 January 2024
- Fees - Tuition Fees: £350.00
- Day/Time - Wednesday, 13:00 - 16:00
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Course Code 10574-STA-23
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