Welding and Fabrication skills -online course
About:
If you’re keen to learn welding to take on a project, restore a classic car, make repairs, or simply become more hands-on and resourceful—but you're unsure where to start—this course is for you.
This Welding and Fabrication Skills course introduces you to the different welding processes and gives you the core skills needed to confidently use MIG, TIG, or MMA welding methods.
Use this course to give yourself a skills and knowledge boost and master the basics of welding & Fabrication learning how to build in 2D & 3D using metal. You can start learning the theory from home then practise the skills in your garage or workshop space.
We’ve created a clear curriculum designed for beginners to introduce you to the equipment, processes, techniques and inside knowledge. This course will make sure you buy the right machine first time a build real welding skills.
How This Course Will Help You
This comprehensive online programme brings together all of our video lessons covering welding techniques, machine setup, and hands-on fabrication skills — designed specifically to help beginners build confidence and master the essentials.
You’ll learn how to build both 2D frames and 3D structures using metal box section, with insider advice on how to manage distortion and movement during welding — key to improving the quality of your projects.
We’ll also show you how to professionally finish your work using an angle grinder, ensuring your projects not only function well but look great too. Plus, enjoy a bonus chapter introducing metal brazing techniques to expand your skillset even further.
All lessons are taught by Richard Evans, experienced fabricator and founder of The Weld Space, and are available to watch online, at your own pace.
You will learn: About 3 Welding Process, Practical Skills, Welding and Metalworking knowledge plus Bonus metal Brazing chapter.
Skills Covered: Butt and Fillet welds, 2D & 3D Fabrication Skills, Metal Brazing, Finishing and Material prep using an angle grinder
Course Duration: 4 Hours of Content. 56 Videos over 12 Chapters.
Cost: £69.00
Access: Lifetime Access - rewatch as many times as you like
What you need: You can take the course for theory, but real progress comes with practice. You’ll need a safe, clear space to weld and access to a machine. We provide an equipment checklists to get you going. All course material is mobile compatible.
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Discover your Course Curriculum
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This chapter includes 4 videos lessons that explain different types of Welding PPE that should and can be worn.
You will learn about the different types of safety equipment. Including welding helmet settings, different gloves and clothing.
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Unsure where to start with machines and Processes is right for you?
We will explain the 3 main welding processes and how they're different. By the end of these 5 Lessons you will know the difference between MMA, MIG and TIG.
We will explain welding gasses, Gasless MIG and Gas system are.
Perfect if you are unsure which machine to buy, learn or use.
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The main focus of our course is to learn to weld using Mild Steel. We will use this chapter to explain the main difference in Mild Steels.
We will discuss how to source scrap material for practice.
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Over this chapter our 5 lessons will explain how to go about preparing metal for welding.
This includes how to use Angle Grinders safely for preparation. We discuss using the right consumables discs to save you time and money on your projects.
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By this stage in the curriculum you will know the difference between the welding processes.
This chapters lessons will introduce you to the basics skills required to MIG Weld.
It includes Machine Settings, Torch Position and Angle. Then look at Welding Technique. We provide examples of where you might be going wrong.
This section focuses on welding basic joinery of BUTT and FILLET welds in a flat position. -
By this stage in the curriculum you will know the difference between the welding processes.
This chapters lessons will introduce you to the basics skills required to MMA Weld. If you purchase a TIG or MIG welding. You can become more resourceful and master this process too.
This chapter includes;
Machine Settings,
Electrode Angle
Welding Technique.
We provide examples of where you might be going wrong.
This section focuses on welding basic joinery in for BUTT welds in a flat position. -
TIG Welding is a vast area of knowledge and this chapter has 4 Lessons and 2 discussions.
Start your TIG welding journey by understanding the terminology found on the machines. The essential kit require and potential accessories.
Completing this chapter will provide you with useful tips and exercises to practise and improve your TIG welding.
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Welding isn't always the right tool for the job. In this chapter you will learn about Metal Brazing using a basic home set up.
Over 5 lessons you will learn about what brazing is, what equipment and costs are involved and see how to brazed metal is and finished. Useful create small components like brackets.
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This chapter has 4 tutorial videos that teach and explain how to make 2D objects from metal, complete weld repairs, use hand tools for fabrication and how to prepare materials for welding.
As part of this chapter there is a practical exercise you can follow at home.
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This chapter breaks down skills and techniques over 4 lessons on how to Weld together a 3D Shapes.
It will explain how to start your fabrication project, check for squareness and trouble shooting common issues encountered when welding 2D frames.
As part of this chapter you can part-take in a practise exercise to build your own 3D object at home.
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Once you've welded together a project you can then clean up the welds. Angle Grinders are one of the most dangrous tools in the tool box.
By following our lessons you will be able to grind safely, understand different angle grinding consumables and develop the right technique to save yourself effort.
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Finishing metalwork is one of the hardest parts of any project. In this chapter, we will discuss different finishing techniques you can complete at home or out-source.
By the end of this chapter you will know which is the right process for your project saving you time and money.
