Modern Welding Techniques

This course is designed to introduce and develop your knowledge and skills in a range of modern welding techniques. You will develop your skills under the expert instruction of our workshop staff who will guide you through completion of various welding activities.

Course Code: P10564
Campus: Bangor, Lisburn
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Further Education
Department: Manufacturing & General Engineering
Why Study This Course

This course is designed to introduce and develop your knowledge and skills in a range of modern welding techniques. You will develop your skills under the expert instruction of our workshop staff who will guide you through completion of various welding activities.  Processes covered can include:

  • Oxy/Acc - welding and brazing of light gauge material such as steel and aluminium
  • Electric Arc (Stick) - welding of Heavy Steels and Cast Iron materials
  • MIG - welding of light and heavy gauge materials (steel and aluminium) using automatic filler wire feed
  • TIG – when competent in other welding processes
Assessment is by practical tasks completed throughout the course.

There are no formal entry requirements.

Modules include:

  • Oxy/Acc - welding and brazing of light gauge material such as steel and aluminium
  • Electric Arc (Stick) - welding of Heavy Steels and Cast Iron materials
  • MIG - welding of light and heavy gauge materials (steel and aluminium) using automatic filler wire feed
  • TIG – when competent in other welding processes

You are looking for an introduction to a range of welding processes and an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in their use in a relaxed atmosphere.

In this course you will be introduced to a range of welding processes, their selection, preparation and use. You will also gain an appreciation of the quality of welds performed.

The opportunity to get hands on with a range of welding processes under the tuition and guidance of expert lecturers. Many learners enjoy the social aspect of this course, meeting with like minded individuals interested in learning about welding processes.

Successful completion of the course will enable you to progress to a course in specialist welding technique e.g. City & Guild’s Level 1 in MIG or TIG.

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Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.

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