Welding for Beginners - Manual Metal Arc (M.M.A.) & Metal Inert Gas (M.I.G.)
Status: Register Your Interest
Level
N/A
Duration
10 Weeks
Department
Mechanical & Automobile Engineering
Start Date
TBC
Course Type
Flexible & Professional
Location
Limerick
Learners will be able to use an electric Arc welder and a MIG welder. Aims to give an introduction to the introduction to the basics of Arc & MIG welding, welding procedures, electrode selection, MIG settings/machine set up, welding of several joints in both the horizontal and vertical positions.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no educational entry requirements. Learners should be aware, however, that safety goggles/glasses, boots, gloves, welding shield (automatic type if one prefers) and overalls/workshop coat are required to participate in this programme. Please note that these items are not provided by TUS.
An adequate level of English is required to participate in this course for Health & Safety reasons.
Who can I contact?
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Flexible Learning Team
What modules will I study?
Content
- Welding of mild steel plate - 3mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, horizontal and vertical joints with both the Arc and MIG to yield - Fillet, Butt, Corner and Lap joints.
- Welding of light box and angle iron electrode selection - 2.5mm, 3.2mm, 4.0mm.
- General introduction into welding procedures and technology.
- Setting up of welding equipment in terms of plant parameters and machine settings.
More Information
Delivery
10 weeks, 2 hours per week.
Tuesday evenings from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
This programme may be offered again in the 2022-2023 academic year. This will be confirmed in early Summer 2022
Assessment
Continuous assessment will take place throughout the 10 weeks. There will be no examination.
Qualification
A TUS certificate of completion will be issued to eligible participants.
Application Deadline
Fees
€400