Welding is a fabrication process used to join materials, typically metals or thermoplastics, together by causing fusion, which is distinct from lower temperature metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal. There are several common welding processes, each with its own characteristics and applications.

This class is 18 plus only.

Arc Welding:

This is one of the most common welding processes. It uses an electrical arc to penerate the heat needed to melt the workpieces and form a weld. Arc welding includes several variations such as:

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), also known as stick welding, use a consumable electrode covered in flux to create the weld.
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), commonly known as MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, uses a wire electrode and a shielding gas to protect the weld area from atmospheric contamination.
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), also known as TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, utilizes a non-consumable tungsten electrode and a shielding gas.

Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW):

Similar to GMAW, but uses a tubular wire filled with flux, eliminating the need for an external shielding gas. Each welding process has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of method depends on factors such as the materials being welded, the desired weld quality, and the specirfic requirements of the application.

Course Outline:

• Safety in Welding
• Basic welding principle
• Selection of welding equipment/consumable
• Duty cycle of welding equipment’s in the market
• Demonstrations on Machine set up along with Butt and fillet welds
• Practice weld with each participant on selected weld operation

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will be able to acquire basic welding skill, knowledge of welding process and understanding of weld materials.

What to bring:

• Personal PPE i.e
• Long sleeve cotton shirt
• Long cotton pants
• Safety boots
• Welding helmet and safety glasses would be provided

About the tutor:

Roneel Krishna, 25 years of welding and fabrication experience in the industry.

Qualification: National Welding Inspector/Supervisor AS2214/AS1796.
Roneel’s knowledge and expertise are above par, currently working as a QA/QC inspector and design engineering consultant.
Local industries and manufactures deal with Roneel to qualify and certify their welders and fabricators.
Interest: Has a keen intereset in mentoring and supporting the candidates who require skills and methodology of techniques to carry our welding and fabrication project, no matter how big or small a project is.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.