Course Description

Course Code : INDR3030

This bespoke course is designed for your specific company requirements and can be tailored towards different level of ability. Call for more information and group pricing (minimum number of students 3). One company per course booking.  

MMA 

Manual Metal Arc.  One of the most widely used welding processes. It involves striking an arc between a covered metal electrode and a workpiece. 

MIG 

Metal Inert Gas.  Is an arc welding process that uses a continuous solid wire electrode heated and fed into the weld pool from a welding gun.

TIG

Tungsten Inert Gas.  The process uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode that delivers the current to the welding arc.  An inert gas, typically argon, protects and cools the tungsten and weld puddle.


Course Objectives

Produce single and multi-run fillet welds in the MIG or MMA process and can adjust the settings on the machine in full

Understands MMA, MIG, and TIG welding process and how they work

Understands the basics of weld defects and has received information on how to prevent them

Knowledge of welding applications and industry sectors

Able to sett key welding parameters

Produce Single, Multi-Run fillet welds and BUTT welds in MIG and MMA

Knowledge of non-destructive testing

Able to pass a coding in a chosen process and welding position

To gain British Standard Certification in your chosen discipline

Course Features

Tailored for your company requirements, this course offers:

What is welding 

Personal protective equipment PPE

Respiratory protective equipment RPE

Detailed weld process descriptions and diagrams

Using weld procedures and setting key parameters

Joint preparation

Consequences of weld failure and industry examples

Preventing weld defects and troubleshooting issues

Practical weld completion sheets with tutor sign off

Course attendance certification