COURSE INTRODUCTION
This practical programme builds a strong foundation in welding engineering, inspection and quality control for fabrication and maintenance work. Participants explore weld joint design, welding processes, consumables, imperfections, testing, repair and qualification requirements so they can make safer, more reliable decisions when working with welded components. Practical examples and guided discussion help participants connect the subject to decisions and challenges in their own workplace.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this programme, participants should be able to:
- Explain the core concepts, terminology and working principles related to A Practical Approach to Welding Engineering.
- Apply structured methods and industry good practices for Duties and Responsibilities of Inspection Personnel, Weld Joint Geometry and Joint Design, and Introduction to Welding and Joining Process.
- Evaluate relevant mechanical & maintenance situations and identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Translate the learning into practical workplace actions and sound technical decisions.
COURSE OUTCOME
Upon completion, participants will be better prepared to:
- Assess relevant workplace situations using the concepts and methods covered in A Practical Approach to Welding Engineering.
- Select and apply appropriate tools, checks or controls for Duties and Responsibilities of Inspection Personnel, Weld Joint Geometry and Joint Design, and Introduction to Welding and Joining Process.
- Recommend actions that support equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness and operational performance.
- Communicate findings, improvement opportunities and next steps clearly to relevant stakeholders.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This programme is suitable for production and workshop managers, engineers, supervisors, foremen, QA/QC personnel, inspectors, welders and others who make technical or quality decisions involving welding operations.
COURSE CONTENT
- Duties and Responsibilities of Inspection Personnel: Main responsibilities; Personal attributes; Standard for visual inspection, basic requirement as per BS EN 17637
- Weld Joint Geometry and Joint Design: Weld Terminology and Joint Terminology; Joint Preparation Terminology; Joint Design and Weld Preparation
- Introduction to Welding and Joining Process: Welding processes chart; Fusion welding factors; Arc Energy and Heat Input
- Welding Consumables, Classification and its Application: Welding Consumable Standards; MMA Welding Consumables and Their Functions; MMA Covered Electrode Classification as per BS EN 2560 & AWS A5.1
- Weld Repair: Repair Consideration; Investigation; Fabrication vs In-Service Repair
- Typical Welding Imperfections, Their Causes & Avoidances: Planar imperfections; Non-Planar Imperfections; Volumetric Imperfections
- Weldability of Steels & Process Cracks: Carbon - Key Element in Steel; CEV; Steel Alloying Elements
- Documents Governing Welding & Welder Qualification: ASME IX vs ISO 15614; Typical Steps to Welding Procedure Qualification; Welder Qualification ISO 9606 / ASME IX
- Destructive Testing & Metal Properties: Mechanical Properties of Metals; Hardness Test; Charpy Impact Test
- Non-Destructive Testing: Dye Penetrant Testing (PT); Magnetic Particle Testing (MT); Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Welding Symbols on Drawing: Convention of Elementary & Supplementary Symbols; How symbols Represent Weld Detail; ISO 2553 vs AWS A2.4
- Practical Inspection on Plate Samples: Weld Face & Root Discontinuities; Weld Repair Map
