The course covers the basic science and practical application of the most commonly utilized welding processes along with other essential topics such as: welding terminology, weld design, welding safety, electrical theory, the weldability of metals, and welding quality control.

By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• • Learn about the fundamentals of welding engineering conforming to AWS and ASME standards and codes

Inspectors, welders, welding supervisors, quality control personnel, technologists, and engineers involved with welding for new fabrication, repairs, maintenance, and inspection for pressure vessel or piping. 

Introduction to Arc Welding Processes

Terms and Definitions

Welding, Brazing and NDT Symbols

Welding Hazards and Accident Prevention

Welding Metallurgy

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

• • Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
  • Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
  • Submerged arc welding (SAW)
  • Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
  • Selection of arc welding processes
  • Advantages and limitations of each process

Introduction to Cutting Processes

• • Principles of operation, equipment, application, and metallurgical effects of the following metal cutting processes
  • Oxygen cutting
  • Air-carbon-arc cutting and gouging
  • Plasma-arc cutting
  • Carbon-arc cutting

 AWS Welding Filler Metal Specifications in ASME Sec. II Part C

• • SFA-5.1/SFA-5.1M Carbon Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • SFA-5.4/SFA-5.4M Stainless Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • SFA-5.5/SFA-5.5M Low-Alloy Steel Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • SFA-5.9/SFA-5.9M Bare Stainless Steel Welding Electrodes and Rods
  • SFA-5.11/SFA-5.11M Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Welding Electrodes for Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • SFA-5.12/SFA-5.12M Tungsten and Oxide Dispersed Tungsten Electrodes for Arc Welding and Cutting
  • SFA-5.14/SFA-5.14M Nickel and Nickel-Alloy Bare Welding Electrodes and Rods
  • SFA-5.17/SFA-5.17M Carbon Steel Electrodes and Fluxes for Submerged Arc Welding
  • SFA-5.18/SFA-5.18M Carbon Steel Electrodes and Rods for Gas Shielded Arc Welding
  • SFA-5.22 Stainless Steel Electrodes for Flux Cored Arc Welding and Stainless Steel Flux Cored Rods for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Introduction to NDE Fundamentals and ASME Section V

• • The applications, examination processes, requirements, uses, benefits, limitations, personnel qualifications, physical weld defects, and acceptance criteria of the following NDE methods as detailed in
  • ASME Section V:
  • Visual examination
  • Radiographic examination
  • Ultrasonic examination
  • Liquid penetrant examination
  • Magnetic particle examination

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration