Welding Techniques – Principles and Applications
Learn core welding techniques, principles, and real-world applications. Ideal for engineers, technicians, and fabrication professionals. CPD-focused training.
- Online – Microsoft Teams
- 12 – 13 March 2026
- 2 CPD Points (FAMC – 2025/2031)
- Price : R 8 999.00
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
Explain the principles of major welding processes: SMAW, MIG/GMAW, TIG/GTAW
Understand welding parameters and their effects on weld quality
Explain quality control and inspection techniques
Describe welding joint types and preparation techniques
Identify common welding defects and ways to prevent them
Apply health, safety, and environmental best practices in welding
Introduction to Welding Techniques
- Definition of welding and joining
- Evolution of welding technology
- Role of welding in industrial fabrication
- Welding terminology and symbols
Welding Processes
- SMAW / Stick Welding
- Principles, consumables, electrode selection
- Applications in construction and maintenance
- GMAW / MIG Welding
- Wire and shielding gas selection
- Process types: short-circuit, spray, pulsed
- Industrial applications
- GTAW / TIG Welding
- Principles and filler metals
- Material suitability (stainless steel, aluminium)
- Other Advanced Techniques (Overview)
- Laser, plasma, electron beam, friction stir welding
- Applications in automotive, aerospace, and fabrication
Welding Joints and Preparation
- Types of weld joints (butt, lap, T-joint, corner, edge)
- Edge preparation and fit-up
- Welding positions and sequence theory
- Effect of preparation on weld quality
Welding Parameters and Heat Effects
- Temperature and current control principles
- Travel speed and electrode angle considerations
- Heat-affected zone (HAZ) theory
- Distortion and stress considerations
Welding Defects and Quality Control
• Principles of IWRM
• Policy integration across sectors
• Climate change and water governance
Health, Safety, and Environmental Practices
- Welding hazards and risks
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) theory
- Fire prevention and ventilation principles
- Sustainable welding practices