Tungsten Inert Gas Shielded Welding Gas (TIG)

Objectives:

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

Pre-course requirements:

Delegates should have completed the introduction to Tungsten Inert    Gas Shielded welding course or have demonstatable prior skills and    knowledge, along with an understanding of workplace health & safety.

PROGRAMME

Introduction

• Review of the tungsten inert gas process to include the safe setting of the  equipment and its economic use
• 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 electrical cables, gas pipes and fittings
• Action in the event of arc eye and gas leaks

Equipment

• Safe setting up and economic operation of welding equipment to include:
• Connection of gas and electrical equipment
• Fitting and adjustment of equipment
• Selection of the tungsten polarity
• Checking of system for safe use
• Adjustment of arc length

Preparation

• Preparation of the material to be welded to produce correct joints, gas etc using appropriate equipment
• Technique to be used on the various joints and materials
• Methods of minimising distortion and welding difficulties

Practical

• Demonstration and individual practice of welded  joints using a selection of aluminium, steel and stainless steel sections of various thickness:
• Tee joint – horizontal/vertical – aluminium – stainless steel
• Tee joint – vertical – aluminium – stainless steel
• Corner joint – vertical – aluminium – stainless steel
• Pipe butt – mild steel
• Pipe butt (purge) – stainless steel

Inspection and Assessment

To visually examine the weld for:

• Penetration
• Porosity
• Undercutting
• Imperfections
• Recognition of the causes of imperfections and identification of corrective action

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 a PEO NVQ Level 2   unit Tungsten Inert Gas Shielded Welding/or Testing to BS 4872 Pt 1/2

Welding programmes can be delivered on site and tailored to your needs

Discount offered to members and group bookings.

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