Personnel who have attended the Welding Skills ? Introduction course and wish to further enhance their skills and who require to carry out welds to a high standard in various material forms.
Course Summary
To enhance and develop delegates' skills to complete complex positional welds.
Course content is as follows:
- Set up equipment for use.
- Selection of welding variable and consumables.
- Preparation of materials for welding.
- Striking and breaking the arc.
- Methods of depositing weld runs.
- Identification and rectification of defects.
On successful completion of this course delegates will be awarded with a Certificate of Attendance.
Welds can be tested to various standards:
*British (BS 4872 Part One)
*European (BS EN 287)
*American (ASME IX) Standards
A welder qualification certificate, with third party approval can be issued if required.
Who is it for?
You will need
Candidates are required to bring suitable PPE:
- Safety facial and eyewear
- Safety gloves
- Protective coveralls
Your skill level
Delegates will need to have attended the Welding Skills course prior to attending this course.
FAQs
When manual metal arc welding, which electrode polarity should I use?
The first important point is that not all electrodes can be used with all polarities. Electrode manufacturer information and specifications such as BS EN ISO 2560:2005 and AWS A5.1-2004, define the polarity with which different electrodes may be used. The choice of polarity also depends on the type of the material and joint design. A welding procedure should specify the polarity for each run.
Unlike TIG/GTAW welding, more heat is generated at the cathode than the anode. This effects the choice of polarity. With DC electrode positive (reverse) polarity, more heat is generated at the workpiece. This results in deeper penetration of the weld bead, and can reduce the incidence of lack-of-fusion defects. An example of an application may be the root run in a 25mm (1in) thick low-carbon steel fillet joint.
DC electrode negative (straight) polarity generates more heat at the electrode. This results in a higher burn off rate, and therefore a higher deposition rate at a given current. However, it also produces a less penetrating bead compared to DC electrode positive. Therefore, it is often used for welding thin sheet materials, or joints with poor fit-up, where more control of the weld pool is needed due to the increased risk of burn through.
Thus, in choosing the polarity of the electrode, the details and nature of job need to be considered.
Do I need to pay for my training before I do it?
Yes you do, you can pay online when you book your course, or call 0845 872 3411 and pay with a credit card over the phone. Customers with credit terms, please call Training Plus to book your course on 0845 872 3411.
Can you cater for students with special needs?
Yes, but as with all special requirements that differ from the norm, please make us aware of your requirements and we will do our best to provide the appropriate support.
Are there any car parking spaces available?
Yes, there are a lot of FREE car parking spaces available in the area.
What accommodation is available?
There are a variety of hotels and B & B’s in the area. There is a list available to assist you with booking your stay.
Am I going to feel safe during my course participation?
Beside the fact that our staff and the environment of the school will make you feel happy and safe, CCTV is operating in most of the school’s areas.
I’m getting on a bit, is it like going back to school and will I feel out of place?
Not at all. A large percentage of our learners are mature students simply keeping up to date with current standards. Everybody is made to feel welcome in the centre.
