Basic Welding and Fabrication Techniques (12 Weeks)

1. Introduction to Welding and Safety Procedures

  • Workplace safety protocols
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Fire prevention and hazard control

2. Fundamentals of Welding Processes

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
  • Oxy-fuel welding and cutting

3. Metal Preparation and Welding Symbols

  • Material identification and selection
  • Cutting, grinding, and surface preparation
  • Reading blueprints and welding symbols

4. Welding Defects and Quality Control

  • Common welding defects
  • Inspection techniques and testing methods
  • Introduction to non-destructive testing (NDT)

5. Workshop Practice (Hands-on Training)

  • Welding plate and pipe in flat and horizontal positions
  • Tack welding and bead formation
  • Basic metal fabrication techniques