To develop foundational welding skills and knowledge, enabling learners to safely perform basic welding operations, understand welding processes, materials, and apply standard welding techniques in industrial environments.

1. Explain welding principles, processes, and safety practices (Understand)
2. Identify welding equipment, tools, and materials (Understand)
3. Perform basic welding operations in flat positions (Apply)
4. Apply safety procedures and quality standards (Apply)
5. Interpret basic welding drawings and symbols (Apply)

Module 1: Introduction to Welding Technology

• Definition and importance of welding in industry
• History and evolution of welding processes
• Classification of welding:
o Fusion welding
o Solid-state welding
• Overview of welding processes:
o Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
o Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
o Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
• Applications of welding in construction, manufacturing, oil & gas
• Basic metallurgy concepts:
o Metals and alloys
o Ferrous vs non-ferrous materials

Module 2: Welding Equipment & Tools

• Components and working principles of welding machines
• Types of power sources:
o AC and DC welding machines
• Welding accessories:
o Electrodes
o Cables
o Clamps
• Tools used in welding:
o Chipping hammer
o Wire brush
o Measuring tools
• Selection of electrodes and filler materials
• Equipment setup and calibration

Module 3: Welding Safety & Workplace Practices

• Importance of safety in welding operations
• Hazards in welding:
o Electric shock
o Burns
o Fumes and gases
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
o Welding helmet
o Gloves
o Safety shoes
• Fire safety procedures
• Ventilation and safe working environment
• Safe handling of equipment and materials
• Basic first aid procedures

Module 4: Basic Welding Techniques

• Joint types:
o Butt joint
o Lap joint
o T-joint
o Corner joint
• Types of welds:
o Fillet weld
o Groove weld
• Welding positions:
o Flat position (1G, 1F)
• Arc striking and arc control
• Bead formation techniques
• Defects in welding:
o Porosity
o Cracks
o Undercut
• Causes and prevention of defects

Module 5: Welding Drawings, Symbols & Inspection

• Introduction to welding drawings
• Basic welding symbols (AWS standard basics)
• Reading simple fabrication drawings
• Introduction to welding inspection:
o Visual inspection techniques
• Quality control basics
• Recording and reporting welding work

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