Part time: Introduction to MIG, TIG Welding and Thermal Cutting

To introduce the metal arc gas shielded and tungsten arc gas shielded welding processes with tutored, hands on experience of producing common welded joints. City & Guilds Certificate will only be for 1 specialist welding choice.

What will be covered

• General safety aspects of electric welding processes and identification of the
• associated equipment.
• The principles of the processes of the associated equipment.
• The assembly of associated equipment and common equipment defects.
• Identification of controls, settings of equipment and process variables.
• Identification and demonstrations of basic welded joints for their assembly, tacking,
• pre-setting and welding techniques in common weld positions.
• Introduction to basic welding techniques with individual development.
• Development of the practical skills and techniques in the assembly procedures and
• weld joints and positions producing butt, fillet, outside corner and lap welds.
• Identify common defects found in MIG and TIG welds, their causes and rectification
• methods.
• Use of associated equipment, use of powered guillotine and common associated
• tools.
• Other Joining techniques i.e. Soldering, Gas Welding and Spot Welding
• Thermal Cutting with Gas Equipment

Duration

10 Week Evening Course, Wednesday Evenings 5:30pm-8:30pm, Optional addition City & Guilds Certification (Level 1 or Level 2)

Start Date

Due to the nature of this training, we offer this course on demand and dates are available on application.

Certification

There is continual assessment throughout the course and successful participants are awarded a Paragon Skills for Industry certificate of attendance.

Cost

£350 + VAT per person or £450 + VAT per person for unit accreditation

Booking Conditions

Courses are subject to a minimum number participating.

Bookings can be made by telephone or email, payment is required at the time of booking. Please make cheques payable to Paragon Training (Dorset) Limited.

Cancellations made less than 21 days prior to the start of the course will be liable for a cancellation charge.

If Paragon Skills for Industry need to cancel due to insufficient numbers you will be notified at least 7 days prior to the start and full course fees will be refunded.

To book or request further information, please contact freephone 0800 783 2545

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