Description
Course Duration:
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Total Hours: 300–400 hours (typically 3–6 months, depending on the institution)
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Delivery Mode: Full-time/Part-time/Evening classes
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Practical Training: Hands-on welding practice in workshops
Course Objectives:
By the end of the program, students will:
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Understand welding principles, tools, and materials.
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Gain proficiency in different welding techniques (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, etc.).
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Learn to read and interpret welding blueprints and symbols.
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Follow occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines.
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Perform quality control and inspection of welds.
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Operate welding equipment and troubleshoot common issues.
Course Modules:
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Introduction to Welding Technology
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History and types of welding
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Welding careers and industry trends
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Welding Processes & Techniques
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
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Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
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Oxy-Fuel Welding & Cutting
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Welding Safety & PPE
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Hazard identification and prevention
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Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
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Blueprint Reading & Welding Symbols
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Technical drawings and measurements
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AWS (American Welding Society) symbols
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Metallurgy & Materials Science
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Properties of metals (steel, aluminum, etc.)
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Heat treatment and distortion control
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Practical Welding Labs
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Hands-on practice with different welding methods
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Joint preparation and welding positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead)
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Inspection & Quality Control
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Visual inspection and defect identification
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Non-destructive testing (NDT) basics
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Workshop Practices & Equipment Maintenance
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Handling and maintaining welding machines
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Troubleshooting common welding problems
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Certification & Assessment:
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Internal Exams: Theory tests and practical assessments
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Final Project: A welding project demonstrating skills
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Certification Awarded:
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Certificate in Welding Technician (Issued by the training institute)
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Optional: Preparation for AWS (American Welding Society) certification
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Career Opportunities:
Graduates can work as:
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Welding Technician
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Fabrication Welder
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Pipe Welder
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Structural Steel Welder
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Maintenance Welder
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Welding Inspector (with further training)
Entry Requirements:
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Education: High school diploma or equivalent (minimum 10th grade)
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Age: Typically 18+ years
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Physical Fitness: Ability to handle manual labor and work in different environments
Tools & Equipment Used:
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Welding machines (MIG, TIG, Stick)
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Cutting torches & plasma cutters
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Grinders, clamps, and measuring tools
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Safety gear (helmets, gloves, aprons)
Why Choose This Course?
✅ High demand for skilled welders in industries
✅ Hands-on training with industry-standard equipment
✅ Short duration with quick entry into the workforce
✅ Pathway to advanced certifications (e.g., AWS, CWB)