Department:

Department of Automotive and Mechanical

Programme Name:

Welding and Fabrication

Programme Description

The competencies covered in this module deals with the knowledge and skills required to assist trade persons in the welding and fabrication industry. The module utilises competency based approaches to measure trainee outcomes.vArc welding is one of several fusion processes for joining metals and this module is intended to specialize in basic arc welding skills and techniques. The module addresses competencies for welding of butt joints using  mild steel electrode on ferrous metals. The competencies  encompassed in this module is equivalent to Level 4 of the National  Qualification for Welding and Fabrication.

Course Learnings

Outline the principle of operation for MMAW and personal safety requirements and discuss the safe operation of the process,
Identify common weld positions, weld joints and describe the methods of plate preparation,
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to produce fillet and butt welded joints with general purpose electrodes,
Demonstrate down hand fillet welds to the standard specified.

Level

Certificate

Notes

Fees