WELDING MMA01
- 1 TO 5 DAYS BASIC MANUAL ARC WELDING Arc
welder training on site to BS4872
The
ratio of trainees to instructors on the course will affect the time of instruction
for each trainee. The higher the ratio the less time available for instruction,
one to one being the best ratio, up to 4 trainees would be acceptable
There
is no exact time set for the course it will be determined by the standard required
by the customer, welder ability and previous experience
A pre course assessment
would help with the decision making.
A Company visit would be an advantage
to finalise the requirements for the course Purpose
of Course:
To take a non-welding employee up to BS 4872-certificated
welder in Manual metal arc welding (MMA) with the ability to use the skills learnt
on practical workshop problems and tasks. Designed
for:
A person with little or no experience of MMA welding and requires
formal training and certification
Persons with none or little skill in the
welding field.
Welders requiring to increase their skill level to test standard
Pre-requisites
None Learning
Objectives
Operate MMA welding plant
Produce welds to BS 1295.
Have the knowledge, experience and confidence to use these skills on basic
welding jobs in the workshop
Make safe and effective repairs
Operate
within the Heath and Safety at Work Act. Training
Methods
The course is all practical welding takes place at the bench
maximising the time for practical work and all lectures take place at the bench
during the practical sessions Lectures
on
Risk assessment methods
Control of substances hazardous
to health (COSHH)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Process applications
Uses of AC and DC power sources
Machine assembly and settings Practical
work for a trainee with little or no experience of this process would be
5
Day course
Using Mild steel 10swg
| | Straight
runs on plate | | Outside
corners | | Lapp
welds | | Fillet
welds | | Butt
welds |
Produce
test welds to the standards chosen by the company (could be one of the list below)
| | BS
1294 Tests for welders in training, | | BS
4872 welder quality assurance, | | BS
288/287 European standard for welder quality. | Evaluation
Method
Sample
weld test pieces produced and tested on the day
End of course test specimens
for certification Duration
& Venue
1 to 5 days on your site
Constraints
4 trainees per course max
Temporary electrical
outlets
Course times
Work space
Additional equipment required
Standard required
Work shop for the practical work
Personal Protective
equipment | | Overalls |
| Boots |
| Eye
protection | | Gloves
(Cutting quality) |
Evidence
of Competence / Re-assessment of Competence
Certificate
of competence
| |
All work assessed to BS 4872 Part 1 | | 
