How long does it take?

About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.

Is there a UK and an Irish version?

Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.

What certificate do I get?

A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 12-question final test (9 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.

How much does it cost?

£9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.

Welding Safety Awareness

Name: Welding Safety Awareness
Price: 9.60 GBP

Welding fume and extraction, arc light, hot work fire precautions, electrical safety and gas cylinders.

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A welder in a mask welding, with sparks — Photo: Christopher Burns on Unsplash

About 30 to 45 minutes
3 modules with a quiz each
Final test: 12 questions
PDF certificate
QR verification page
Works on any phone
UK and Ireland versions

Who is it for?

Welders, fabricators, maintenance staff and anyone who works near welding or cutting.

The 3 modules

Print the syllabus

01
Welding hazards and the law
Welding and cutting create fume, intense light, heat, sparks and electrical risks.
02
Controlling fume, light and fire
Fume extraction, screens and fire precautions protect the welder and everyone nearby.
03
Electrical safety and gas cylinders
Welding uses electricity and compressed gases, both of which need careful handling.

Course content based on COSHH 2002, PUWER 1998 and HSE guidance on welding fume.

The final test

12 multiple-choice questions
Pass with 9 correct answers (75%)
20 minutes
Unlocks once you have completed all 3 modules
Didn't pass? See which modules to review and retake for free

Your certificate

HygieneReady course completed seal: Welding Safety Awareness

Ready as soon as you pass. It shows your name, the course and your country's version, your score, the topics covered, the completion date, a recommended refresher date (3 years) and a QR code that anyone, such as an employer, can scan to check it online.

The certificate confirms completion of training. It is not a regulated qualification.

Price

Per person

£9.60

£8 + VAT per person

£9.60 in the UK (£8 + VAT per person) · €19 in Ireland (VAT included, per person)

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United Kingdom course

Unlock modules 2 to 3 and the final test

Module 1 is free. One payment gives you the whole Welding Safety Awareness course, the final test with free retakes and your certificate.

£8 + VAT per person

Demo mode: no payment is taken, the course unlocks straight away.

Questions about welding safety

Who is this course for?: Welders, fabricators, maintenance staff and anyone who works near welding or cutting.
How long does it take?: About 30 to 45 minutes, in 3 short modules with a quiz each. You can stop and carry on at any time, on a phone or a computer.
Is there a UK and an Irish version?: Yes. Each country has its own version, written for its own law and guidance. You choose your country when you start.
What certificate do I get?: A PDF certificate of completion as soon as you pass the 12-question final test (9 correct answers), with your score, the topics covered and a QR code anyone can scan to check it online. It is a certificate of training, not a regulated qualification.
How much does it cost?: £9.60 per person in the UK (£8 + VAT) or €19 in Ireland, VAT included.