This course is designed for people who need to carry out welding operations on non-structural items. The focus is on the welding of mild steel components and based around simple repair operations.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

– Understand where to use MIG and MMA weld sets

– Understand how to set up the weld sets for different material thickness

– Understand how to work safely with welding equipment

– Carry out fillet, stitch, lap and butt welds

– Prepare material for welding

– Carry out a visual inspection of the welds

– Understand the features that make a good to bad weld