MMA Welding Training Course

Ensure Code-Standard Welds with On-Site MMA Training

Our MMA Welding Training Course is designed for employers looking to ensure high-quality manual metal arc (MMA) welding within their teams. Delivered on-site, the course blends theory and hands-on practice to align with British Standard BS 4872 requirements—making it ideal for engineers, welders, and technicians seeking compliance and performance improvements.

This three-day course focuses on safety, equipment setup, fault prevention, and welding to inspection-ready standards.

Delivery

Delivery:

On-site, practical instruction with short classroom-based sessions for theory

Duration

Duration:

The course runs over 3 days

Assessment:

Practical welding test assessed to BS 4872 standard

Certification

Certification:

Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion

Why Choose On-Site MIG Welding Training?

  • Certifies team competency to BS 4872 standards
  • Reduces rework and welding faults
  • Strengthens workplace safety and compliance
  • Delivered at your site to minimise operational disruption

What’s Covered in the Course

This course equips welders with advanced MMA welding techniques while reinforcing safety and quality. It is ideal for existing welders seeking to demonstrate or improve competence.

Key Subject Areas:

  • Health and safety practices specific to MMA welding
  • Welding theory and principles for workplace application
  • Interpreting welding symbols and drawings
  • Weld defect identification and correction
  • Equipment setup and welding procedure
  • Practical welding techniques:
    • Flat straight welds (left and right)
    • Fillet welds
    • Butt welds
    • Vertical welds
  • BS 4872 coding test preparation and execution

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Course Format & Certification

  • Pre-requisites: Trainees must have prior experience with MMA welding and be able to operate equipment safely and independently.
  • Delivery: On-site, instructor-led, hands-on
  • Duration: The course runs over 3 days, combining practical instruction with short classroom-based sessions for theory.
  • Assessment:
    • Practical welding test assessed to BS 4872 standard
    • Safe setup and operation of MMA welding equipment
    • Instructor-led feedback and performance review
    • Employer performance feedback available on request
  • Certification: Certificate of Attendance awarded upon successful completion

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

  • Practicing welders using MMA equipment
  • Maintenance engineers and workshop staff
  • Welders preparing for BS 4872 testing or NVQ evidence collection

Progression Opportunities

This training may support:

  • Formal BS 4872 coding certification
  • Entry into NVQ welding qualifications
  • Further specialisation in TIG or MIG welding disciplines
  • Progression to coded welder status

FAQs – MMA Welding Training Course

Yes. While this course follows BS 4872 standards, we can tailor practical tasks to suit your sector’s welding applications.

We assess to BS 4872 standards. For full certification, testing must be done via an accredited body, but our assessment aligns with those expectations.

We recommend a maximum of 4–6 participants per course to ensure focused, practical instruction.

We can work with your existing workshop setup or advise on suitable materials in advance. Custom material requests (e.g. stainless steel) can be accommodated.

Yes. The course outcomes can support workplace assessments or act as evidence toward NVQ Level 2 or 3 Welding qualifications.

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Book On-Site MMA Welding Training for Your Workforce

Whether you’re preparing welders for BS 4872 or aiming to reduce faults and rework in fabrication, our MMA welding training delivers results.

Contact us today to request a quote.