Abrasive Wheels (LANTRA Integrated Test & Assessment)

This course is designed to cover the relevant legislation. It provides anyone who uses abrasive wheels, or is responsible for people who use them, with a comprehensive understanding of different types of machines and wheels, their operational limits and use of correct operating and safety procedures.

Price: £165

Start Date: dates on request.

Blacksmithing and Ornamental Iron Work - Module 1

This course will cover the basics of metal work, such as bending, twisting and cutting. You will be able to create your own designs and make ornamental work such as small simple objects.

Please note: Due to the nature of this course (occasional coal fumes) some people who suffer with respiratory problems may find it unsuitable for them. If you have any concerns, please call the centre to discuss before booking a place.

Price: £100

Start Date: 25th February 2012 and 26th May 2012.

Blacksmithing and Ornamental Iron Work - Module 2

This course follows on from the introductory course and takes your skills even further. You will spend the fist half of the course practising new techniques such as forming and scrolling. There will be an opportunity to design and create your own work.

Please note: Due to the nature of this course (occasional coal fumes) some people who suffer with respiratory problems may find it unsuitable for them. If you have any concerns, please call the centre to discuss before booking a place.

Price: £100

Start Date: 21st July 2012

Sheet Metal Work - Introduction

A course for those who wish to gain skills in basic sheet metalwork. The course is largely workshop based though there will be some classroom and drawing work.

Following the course of 4 evenings, students will leave with a completed tool box with an internal tray. Students can produce their own projects if they wish to do so.

Price: £125

Start Date: dates on request

Welding - Insight into Welding

A course for the novice or welder with limited experience who would like an introduction to the most common welding processes. The course covers: manual metal arc welding, oxygen/acetylene, welding/cutting and metal inert gas welding (MIG). A practical course that will give you some experience with the three processes.

Price: £140

Start Date: dates on request.

Welding (Module 1) Introduction

A course for the novice or welder with limited experience who would like an introduction to the most common welding processes. The course covers:  manual metal arc welding, oxygen/acetylene, welding/cutting and metal inert gas welding (MIG). A practical course that will give you some experience with the three processes, held over 5 weekly evening sessions.

Price: £155

Start Date: 4th October to 1st November 2011, 10th January to 7th February 2012 and 17th April to 15th May 2012.

Welding (Module 2) Intermediate Welding and Fabrication

This course follows on from the popular introduction to Welding Methods course. Content includes more difficult welds in mild steel using the Arc and MIG process providing experience of vertical and overhead welding. The course also introduces Aluminium Welding.

Price: £155

Start Date: dates on request.

Welding:  Introduction to M.I.G (Metal Inert Gas)

Take your welding skills one step further. This course follows on from the Introduction to Welding methods to show more difficult welds with the MIG process. The course also covers the welding of aluminium.

Price: £135

Start Date: dates on request.

Welding:  Introduction to T.I.G (Tungsten Inert Gas)

This course follows on from the Introduction to Welding methods to show more difficult welds with the TIG process. The course also covers the welding of stainless steel and aluminium.

Price: £135

Start Date: dates on request.