Welding Course – Introduction: Experience theVarious Welding Processes MMA / MIG / MAG/ TIG, (OAW) Oxy-acetylene Welding / Brazing,(OFC) Oxy Fuel Cutting & Plasma Cutting

Malta cohort commencing on the 18.11.2023. 

Lectures will be delivered every Saturday from 12:00 [Midday] till 16:00 

There are limited places available and applications are handled on a first-come-first served basis. Applications exceeding class limit will be included in the next cohort starting on 06.04.2024. 

This course is a basic entry welding course for anyone interested in welding as a hobby, or may be considering welding as career opportunity.  This course will prepare the student for more advanced courses and techniques in this sector therefore

This is primarily a practical course and students will acquire basic skills level in welding disciplines.

This is a 36 hour course.Lessons are held as indicated on the prospectus and website.

Study units consists of:

• • Health & Safety in Welding/Safety at Work

• • Oxy-Acetylene Welding

• • Brazing

• • Manual Metal Arc Welding

1. Down hand Bead Runs

2. Down hand Fillet Welds. & Three Run Fillet Welds.

3. Vertical-up Fillet Welds.

4. Overhead Fillet Welds.

Note: All the above is based on Mastery Skills using rutile electrodes only.

Introduction to T.I.G. Welding:

1.CO2  Welding (4 Hrs) includes Maintenance And Trouble Shooting

2.Oxy-Acetylene Cutting

3.How to use a Grinder in a Safe Manner

Applicants should be at least 16 years of age & and needs to have motivation towards the trade.

An MCAST Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all students attending more than 80% of lectures.

There are no summative assessments in this course.

Students should bring with them the following;

• •  Full length boiler suit (preferably cotton)

• •  Safety boots

• •  Safety glasses.