TUNGSTEN
INERT METAL ARC WELDING TIG01
- 1 TO 5 DAYS BASIC TIG WELDING TIG
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:
The
candidate will demonstrate his / her ability to: -
Operate
TIG welding plant
Produce welds to BS 1295 and/or BS 4872
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
Designed for
A person with little
or no experience of TIG welding and requires formal training and certification
Welders requiring to increase their skill level Pre-requisites
None
Learning
Objectives:
The course will consist
of raising the delegate’s skill level to the standard of BS 4872 by the use of
practical welding with lectures on
| |
Use safe systems of work | | Control
of substances hazard to health | | Personal
protective equipment | | Process
applications | References
BS 4872 : PART 1 : 1982 Approval testing
of welds when welding procedures is not required Part 1 Fusion welding of steel
ISO 5817 Arc welded joints in steel – Guidance on quality levels for imperfections
Training
Methods
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
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Tungsten and gas shielding for each metal
Process applications
Uses of
AC and DC power source
Machine assembly and settings
Practical
work for a trainee with little or no experience of this process would be a 5 Day
course
Mild Steel 16swg | | Straight
runs on plate | | Out
side corners | | Lapp
welds | | Fillets
welds | | Butts
welds | | |
Stainless
steel 16swg | | Straight
runs on plate | | Outside
corners | | Lapp
welds | | Fillet
welds | | Butt
welds | | | | Reducing
thickness of Mild steel / Stainless steel to 20swg
Welding Aluminium 10swg
using the joints above
Reducing thickness to 20swg Aluminium
Producing
test welds to the standards chosen by the company | |
BS 1294 Tests for welders in training, | |
BS 4872 welder quality assurance, |
Evaluation
Method
Test pieces to BS 4872 produced
during the course and assessed by the trainer Duration
& Venue
1 to 5 Day
Your site
Constraints
Number of trainees
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 |
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