Advanced Welding Training Certification Course in Pakistan

Course Duration: 12 Weeks (or customizable per institutional needs)

Who is this course intended for:

• Beginners aspiring to become highly-qualified professional welders.
• Experienced welders looking to upgrade their skills.
• Professionals in oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.

Module 1: Introduction to Welding

1.1 Overview of Welding as a Career

• Types of industries requiring welders.
• Opportunities for certification and specialization.

1.2 Understanding Welding Basics

• History and evolution of welding.
• Different welding processes and their applications.

1.3 Safety Standards in Welding

• Essential safety gear (PPE) and workplace safety.
• Handling welding equipment safely.
• Understanding OSHA and international safety standards.

Module 2: Welding Materials and Metallurgy

2.1 Properties of Metals

• Characteristics of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
• Heat treatment of metals.

2.2 Metal Preparation Techniques

• Cleaning, cutting, and shaping metal surfaces.
• Understanding welding defects and their causes.

2.3 Filler Metals and Consumables

• Types of electrodes and filler wires.
• Selection of materials based on project requirements.

Module 3: Welding Equipment and Tools

3.1 Overview of Welding Machines

• Different types of welding machines (AC/DC).
• Introduction to automation in welding (robotic welders).

3.2 Hand Tools for Welders

• Angle grinders, clamps, measuring tools.

3.3 Equipment Maintenance

• Routine maintenance practices.
• Troubleshooting common equipment issues.

Module 4: Welding Techniques and Processes

4.1 Manual Welding Techniques

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick Welding).
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stainless Steel).
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG Welding).
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG Welding).
• Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).

4.2 Specialized Welding Processes

• Submerged Arc Welding (SAW).
• Plasma Arc Welding (PAW).
• Resistance Spot Welding (RSW).

4.3 Hands-on Practice

• Building skills with different welding techniques.
• Welding joints: butt, lap, and fillet joints.
• Welding in various positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.

Module 5: Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbols

5.1 Introduction to Engineering Drawings

• Basics of reading technical blueprints.
• Understanding welding symbols and specifications.

5.2 Practical Blueprint Exercises

• Interpreting complex welding projects.
• Translating blueprints into practical welding tasks.

Module 6: Quality Assurance and Testing

6.1 Welding Inspection Techniques

• Visual inspection of welds.
• Dimensional accuracy checks.

6.2 Weld Testing Methods

• Destructive testing (bend tests, tensile tests).
• Non-destructive testing (NDT): ultrasonic, radiographic, and magnetic particle testing.

6.3 Addressing Welding Defects

• Identifying defects and rectifying issues.
• Reworking and repairing welds.

Module 7: Advanced Welding Applications

7.1 Welding for Specific Industries

• Oil and gas, shipbuilding, automotive, aerospace.

7.2 High-Tech Welding Techniques

• Laser welding and electron beam welding.
• Underwater welding.

7.3 Introduction to Welding Robotics

• Basics of programming robotic welders.
• Trends in automation and artificial intelligence in welding.

Module 8: Certifications and Career Preparation

8.1 Welding Certifications

• American Welding Society (AWS) certifications.
• International Institute of Welding (IIW) standards.

8.2 Preparing for Certification Exams

• Exam format and preparation tips.
• Mock tests and practical assessments.

8.3 Job Readiness Skills

• Resume writing for welders.
• Preparing for job interviews in the welding industry.

Module 9: Final Project and Assessment

9.1 Capstone Project

• Designing and welding a complex structure.
• Presentation of project specifications and final product.

9.2 Practical and Written Assessment

• Comprehensive evaluation of theoretical knowledge.
• Hands-on welding skill demonstration.

Module 10: Course Wrap-Up

10.1 Feedback and Reflection

• Reviewing individual progress.
• Course feedback from participants.

10.2 Networking Opportunities

• Connecting with welding professionals and industry leaders.

10.3 Certificate of Completion

• Awarding completion certificates.
• Recommendations for further training and specialization.