Welding for Beginners – Manual Metal Arc (M.M.A.) & Metal Inert Gas (M.I.G.)
Aims
Learners will be able to use an electric Arc welder and a MIG welder. Aims to give an 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
Content
- Welding of mild steel plate – 2mm, 3mm, 6mm 8mm 10mm, Horizontal and Vertical joints with both the ARC and MIG to yield – Fillet, Butt, Corner & Lap joints. Electrode selection – 2.5mm,3.2mm,4.0mm
- General introduction into welding procedures & technology
- Setting up of Welding equipment in terms of plant parameters and machine settings
Assessment/Examinations
Continuous assessment will take place throughout the 10 Weeks. There will be no examination.
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 LIT.
10 Weeks, 2 hours per week
Tuesday from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing Tuesday 26th September 2017
Commencing Tuesday 30th January 2018
€375
LIT Moylish
19th September 2017
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 LIT.
- Welding of mild steel plate – 2mm, 3mm, 6mm 8mm 10mm, Horizontal and Vertical joints with both the ARC and MIG to yield – Fillet, Butt, Corner & Lap joints. Electrode selection – 2.5mm,3.2mm,4.0mm
- General introduction into welding procedures & technology
- Setting up of Welding equipment in terms of plant parameters and machine settings
Further Information
Contact: Department of Flexible Learning
Tel: 061 293802
Email: flexible@lit.ie
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