Welding
The aim of the programme is to provide the learners with the skills and related knowledge in reading of drawings, Manual Metal Arc Welding, M.I.G. Welding and T.I.G. Welding and to develop their attitudes, personal effectiveness and job seeking skills to enable them to obtain employment as welders.
Target Award
Approved EN Certifying Body SS TIG Complete Fillet Weld 3mm – EN9606-SS06
Start Date: 06-10-2025 Hours/week: 31 Hrs 15 Mins Duration: 22 weeks
Junior Certificate standard or its equivalent
Age Requirements
Applicants must have reached the current statutory school leaving age.
Learning Aptitude
Good spatial aptitude
Good eye/hand co-ordination
Good manual dexterity
Good verbal and written command of the English language
Previous Experience
N/A
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Machine Tools (Welding) | – | – |
| Induction | – | – |
| Reading Basic Technical Drawings | – | – |
| In-Company | – | – |
| Safepass | – | – |
| Career Planning And Job Seeking Skills | – | – |
| Abrasive Wheels | – | – |
| Oxy-Acetylene Cutting | – | – |
| T.I.G Aluminium Weld | (TIG) Aluminium Weld (EN9606-1AL01) | Approved EN Certifying Body |
| MMA Fillet Multi-Run 6mm Plate | MMA Fillet Multi-Run 6mm Plate (EN9606-CS13) | Approved EN Certifying Body |
| MIG Multi-Run Fillet 10mm Plate | MIG Multi-Run Fillet 10mm Plate (EN9606-CS16) | Approved EN Certifying Body |
| SS TIG Complete Fillet Weld 3mm | SS TIG Complete Fillet Weld 3mm (EN9606-SS06) | Approved EN Certifying Body |
State the planned outcomes and the conditions attached to attendance on the course; apply good safety, health and hygiene practices; state the basic principle involved in environmental issues and explain the meaning of equal opportunities.
2. MOUNTING OF ABRASIVE WHEELS
To provide the trainees with the skills and knowledge which will enable them to mount abrasive wheels in accordance with current, relevant safety regulations/legislation and guidance documentation HSG 17.
3. READING BASIC TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
Read and interpret basic technical drawing.
4. MACHINE TOOLS (WELDING)
Use the following machines and tools that are associated with welding in a safe and proper method: a) Angle Grinder. b) Bench Grinder. c) Belt Sanders. d) Band Saw. e) Abrasive Wheel
5. MANUAL METAL ARC WELDING CS13
Weld the following joint in the 2F position to Industrial Standards EN9606-1: • Fillet Multi-run
6. M.I.G. WELDING CS16
Weld the following joints in the 1F and 2F positions to Industrial Standards EN9606-1: • Fillet Weld Multi-Run
7. T.I.G. STAINLESS STEEL WELD SS06
Complete a Fillet Weld in Stainless Steel in the 1F and 2F positions to industry standard and in line with Health and Safety requirements.
8. T.I.G. ALUMINIUM WELD AL01
Complete a Fillet Weld in Aluminium in the PB positions to industry standard and in line with Health and Safety requirements
9. OXY-ACETYLENE CUTTING
To provide trainees with the skill and knowledge which will enable them to use oxy-acetylene cutting equipment to cut mild steel plate of various thickness.
10. SAFEPASS
Work on construction sites without being a risk to themselves or to others. Note: As an 8 hour duration within one day, is a mandatory requirement to complete this Safepass module, it is important that the training centres extend their day to 8 hours in order to accommodate this requirement.
11. CAREER PLANNING AND JOB SEEKING SKILLS
Plan and achieve realistic work goals.
12. IN-COMPANY
Demonstrate a broad range of occupational competencies in a real work environment.