A welder working on a piece of metal.

MIG/MAG welder

Would you like a practical career working with metal and advanced welding techniques? This programme gives you the skills needed to manufacture, repair and assemble steel and metal products and structures.

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About the programme

As a welder, you manufacture, repair and assemble steel and metal products and structures. The work can range from basic welding tasks to more advanced specialised welding.

You can work in a variety of areas, including building construction, pipe system installation, manufacturing and process industries.

The programme is based in Luleå.

Key facts

Study format: On-site
Study pace: Full-time, 55 weeks
Level: Upper secondary
Credits: 1,100
Language of instruction: Swedish
Location: Luleå

Application

The programme starts on:

14 September

  • First admission round: application deadline 21 June
  • Second admission round: application deadline 16 August

16 November

  • Application deadline 4 October

Cost

The programme is free of charge and qualifies for Swedish student finance through CSN.

Entry requirements

To apply, you need to have completed compulsory school or have equivalent knowledge. The programme is primarily intended for people aged 20 or over.

After the programme

As a welder, you can work in areas such as:

  • metalworking and manufacturing
  • bridge construction
  • building construction
  • pipe system installation
  • process industries
  • metal fabrication.

Further studies

You can continue your training in areas such as:

  • International Welder (IW) qualifications
  • pipe and pressure vessel welding
  • International Welding Inspector (IWI) qualifications
  • robotic welding
  • welding or vocational teacher education.

Good to know

You pay for your own course materials, protective clothing and any other costs related to the programme.

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Contact

Education administration

E-mail: larcentrum@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 627 52