tbl Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Ahoy, I was wondering if anyone knew/was running a short course/night class in welding? I had a google and really found nothing and also did a search on here. There was someone asking the same question about 2 years ago but there didnt seem to be much going on. Is there anything running now? Im not after learning for a job, I just want to learn a new skill and take up a new hobby. Failing that does anyone know anybody that would be willing to teach? Or if enough people were interested could a class of some sort be organised? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Or if enough people were interested could a class of some sort be organised?I would certainly be interested in that. I love welding, but am sharn at it. I've also never tried TIG. I wonder what the minimum number required is for an evening class to be organised? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser chef Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hi. Count me in if you get numbers for a classI kinda taught myself arc and mig but never tryed tig welding but I'd jump at a chance to get taught by somebody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbl Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I dont know how to go about getting one organised or even who to speak to, hopefully someone in the know will stumble across this post and we can take it from there. Maybe a phonecall to NAFC or kinectics may help? Im an absolute beginner, I can count on one hand the amount of times ive had a shot at ARC and MIG and never had a chance at TIG. If enough interest is drummed up then I wouldnt mind phoning around and seeing what the crack is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Welding is somewhat satisfying. I am so glad I did my qualifications, mind, years ago. It was just gas and arc then, MIG was quite new. It does not take much to get the hang of MIG though. Would any local companies host a course? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I seem to mind that some of the sgricultural training groups did this. The only one that I can trace is the North Mainland one. They might be able to help http://www.communitydirectory.shetland.gov.uk/north-shetland-training-group-i845.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 the daughter did a course at the marine center 2 years ago. give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbl Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Yeah I think the way to go with this is to just phone around and see if something can be organised then try to find numbers after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apehanger Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 I, too, would be very interested.I can glue 2 bits of stainless together but it usually looks like bird S**t Add me to your numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeriememe Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 I recently looking into this about a month or two ago and there is nothing in Shetland, nearest place is Aberdeen but it is not a short course. NAFC used to do this, but no longer. Shetland College offer the apprenticeship, but not short courses. Ocean Kinetics you need to be qualified, or again on an apprenticeship. Still trying to source appropriate course on the mainland. Would be super if it could get started again up here, quite a few people seem to be interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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