Overview
The Basic to Welding is for the student who will focus on all the basics needed to work with welding equipment. Arc welding is one of several fusion processes for joining metals. By applying intense heat, metal at the joint between two parts is melted and caused to intermix – directly, or more commonly, with an intermediate molten filler metal. Upon cooling and solidification, a metallurgical bond is created. Since the joining is an intermixture of metals, the final weldment potentially has the same strength properties as the metal of the parts. You will learn, in a practical workshop environment from industry experts. All modules are done in practice in a fully equipped workshop allowing you to immediate use your practical skills rather than a theoretical environment.
Duration
35 Working Days (7 Weeks)
Outline
Safety and the Industry
- Orientation
- Interpret simple engineering drawings
- Prepare and secure work pieces for welding
- Health and safety
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- How to do SMAW (Shield Metal Arc Welding) – Theory
- Weld SMAW (Shield Metal Arc Welding) and carbon steel plates – Practical {10 days}
- Cut and prepare plates
- Weld plates with SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) in all positions – Test pieces {10 days }
Gas Metal Arc Welding
- How to do GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) – Theory
- Weld GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) on carbon steel plates – Practical {5 days}
- Cut and prepare plates
- Weld plate models with GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) in all positions –Test pieces {5 days }
Oxy Acetylene Gas Welding
- How to do OAW (Oxy-Acetylene Gas Welding) – Theory
- Weld OAW (Oxy-Acetylene Gas Welding) on carbon steel plates – Practical {10 days}
- Cut and prepare plates
- Weld plate models with OAW (Oxy-Acetylene Gas Welding) in all positions –Test pieces {10 days }
Oxy Acetylene Gas Cutting
- How to do OAC (Oxy-Acetylene Gas Cutting) – Theory
- Flame cutting (Oxy-Acetylene Gas Welding) carbon steel plates – Practical {5 days}
Admission Requirements
Grade 9 with Mathematics, drawings and Science for further study in this field.
Qualifications
We put high priority in ensuring that the relevant accreditations are met and maintained. This qualification has been designed to provide the student with basic knowledge that opens up the possibility to the next level of engineering subjects in the Nated field. The student will be able to study towards a Trade or Occupational qualification.
On completion the student will earn the following:• JFa² Technical Training Institute Basic Welding Certificate of Accomplishment
Relating to Unit Standards:
243063 – Weld carbon steel work pieces using shielded metal arc welding process in the hand-down position. {10 days – 15 credits}
14683 – Apply work site practices {2days – 5 credits}
243072 – Weld carbon steel work pieces using the oxy-acetylene gas welding process in the down-hand position) {10 days – 10 credits}
243066 – Weld carbon steel work pieces, using the gas metal arc welding process in the down-hand position {5 days – 8 credits}
14713 – Use welding definitions & symbols {5 credits}
243075 – Draw and interpret simple plate, pipe and structural steel plate, pipe and structural steel drawings {3 days – 6 credits}
243067 – Cut materials using the oxy-fuel gas cutting process (manual cutting)
243055 – Prepare and secure work pieces for welding (includes the use of manipulators) {8 credits}
Learning Methods and Delivery
All our training is delivered in a practical workshop environment. We have state of the art campus build and constructed as a virtual workplace environment where learners not only learn theory in class rooms but also practically learn, apply, practise and demonstrate their newly acquired skills. This is experiential training at its best.
Full Time Only
Assessment
You are assessed throughout the course according to the syllabus by the facilitator. Internal exams and moderation takes place by other subject matter experts.