Basic Welding & Metallurgy Course (E104)

Length: 10 days (80 hours)

Scope:

The Basic Welding & Metallurgy Course provides students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of

marine engineering at the operational level, specifically in the use of appropriate techniques for fabrication

and repair operations, such as welding, cutting, soldering and brazing. This course provides theory and lab

practice of the basic welding and metallurgy processes including Oxy-Acetylene Equipment (OAE), Shielding

Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Flux Core Welding (FCW).

This course covers the following subjects:

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• Types of Electrodes
• Machine setup
• Welding Techniques
• Lapp and T-joints
• Oxy-Fuel Process
• Oxy-fuel safety
• Torch Cutting
• Brazing (Welding)
• Air Carbon Arc Process
• Drilling and Tapping
• Sweating and bending of copper
• Flux Core welding process

Objective:

The objective of this course is to teach students to use Basic Welding skills required for their engineering duties, including:

· Explain and demonstrate basic welding terminology and safety

· Demonstrate good working knowledge of oxy-acetylene welding principles and practices

· Identify and explain basic AC/DC welding equipment

· Perform flat arc welding using proper electrodes and procedures.

Entry Standards:

Student minimum prerequisites are as follows:

· At least 18 years of age

· In possession of a valid Merchant Mariners Document (MMD)