Course Details

  • Course Code: OS-TT-W402-G-2W
  • Mode of Delivery: Onsite
  • Duration: 2 Weeks
  • Price: On Request

Basic Welding Operations

Course Overview

The course includes a two hour induction session on the first day to welcome and orientate the candidate, familiarize them with the training centre, health and safety requirements and other important policies and procedures. This is then followed by the technical training for the remainder of the duration stated below and will consist of a combination of classroom and workshop sessions with various assessments throughout. Upon successful completion, the candidates will gain the knowledge and understanding that will go towards enhancing their existing skills to plan and schedule the maintenance activities in their work area.

This training course is designed to upskill the engineering technicians working within their own trade discipline or as an appreciation of another, where knowledge and understanding may be required.

The entry requirements are a positive attitude to learning and clear motivation to study with evidence of an appropriate level of practical ability and skills.

Upon successful completion of the training course, candidates will be awarded a ‘Certificate of attendance’ from NTI and a Ministry of Manpower Accredited Certificate.

Other Details

  • Welding safety
  • Machine tools & accessories
  • MMAW process
  • Welding polarity
  • Welding in flat position using basic electrodes
  • Electrodes (Basic and Rutile)
  • Electrode specifications
  • Electrode storage
  • Welding in Horizontal position
  • Electrodes (Basic and Rutile)

By the end of the module the candidate will be able to:

  • Identify the importance of health and safety at workplace.
  • Describe basic calculations needed for the task.
  • Communicate effectively at the workplace.
  • Identify the tools and machines used in MMA welding.
  • Identify the welding defects.
  • Perform welding operations.
  • Perform inspections to assess product quality.
  • Report and record the work done.
  • Integrate well with the work environment.
Generally, the work that the learners are undertaking on the short-courses can be quite intensive so it is important that they stay focused yet, at the same time, enjoy their experience in the centre. The centre will employ different pedagogical strategies to help achieve this and these may consist of the following although this list is not exhaustive: 1. Teacher Centred Methods • Lecture • Explanation • Demonstration • Questioning 2. Active Methods • Discussion • Group Work • Quiz • Simulations 3. Student Centred Methods • Reading • Private Study • Homework • Assignments/projects • Reports • Guided Discovery