Objectives:  

To provide delegates with the necessary skills, knowledge and safe working practices to enable them to produce complex welded joints in mild steel in a variety of positions.

Course Duration: 5 days          

Pre-course requirements:

Delegates should have completed the Introduction to Metal Inert  as Shielded Welding course or have demonstratable prior skills and knowledge, along with an understanding of workplace health & safety.
         
PROGRAMME

• Introduction
• Review of MIGS/MAGS process of welding including welding machine  settings and the use of inert gas shielding to protect the weld zone.
  The necessary theoretical knowledge to undertake the practical skills outlined  within the programme    
•                              
• Personal Safety      
• Use of protective clothing appropriate to the process to be undertaken i.e. goggles, gloves, aprons etc.
  Isolation procedures for gas and electrical systems
  Remedial action in the event of burns
  Routine inspection of gas pipes and fittings
  Action in the event electrical cables and equipment

              Equipment

• Safe setting up and economic operation of gas welding equipment to include:
  Connection of power sources to mains socket           
• Connection of secondary cables
• Connection of gas equipment
• Care and selection of welding wire
  Checking the system for safe use
  Demonstration and explanation of the effects of:
  Different arc lengths
  Variation of speeds of travel
  Different levels of current (amp) settings
  Effects of filler wire speed settings

             Preparation

• Preparation of the material to be welded
  Choice of an appropriate technique                     
  Methods of minimising distortion and welding difficulties
  Selection and establishment of a good “return” contact with particular regard for bearings and electrical equipment
  Selection of the appropriate range (where application) and setting of the correct amperage

             Practical

• Demonstration and individual practice of welded  joints using various materials and thickness:                                                
  Tee joint– Horizontal/Vertical                       
  Corner joint - Horizontal/Vertical
  Tee joint - Vertical
  Single vee butt - Vertical
  Tee joint –overhead
  Lap joint – overhead

              Inspection and Assessment

• To visually examine the weld for:
  Penetration
  Porosity
  Undercutting
  Imperfections

Outcomes: 

Successful completion of the course will result in the issue of a SETA  certificate of completion.

This training could also contribute to the achievement of an NVQ Level 2 unit   Metal Inert Gas Shielded Welding/or Testing to BS 4872 Pts 1/2.

Location:    
TRAINING CENTRE, CONFERENCE FACILITIES AND SKILLS CENTRE
Hammond Avenue
South Reddish
Stockport,
SK4 1PQ

This course is available on application. To enquire please contact us using the details below.

Contact:
Simon Artley 01614809822
sartley@setatraining.com