| Course Title | Introduction to Welding: MMA, MIG, MAG, TIG and Cutting Methods |
| MQF | 0 |
| ECTS | 0 |
| Duration | 36 Hours – On Saturdays |
| Schedule | 12th September 2026 |
| Prospected End date | 21st November 2026 |
| Lecturer Name | Sefton Mamo |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Time of Lecture | 08:00-12:00 |
| Lecture Room | Block N – N008 |
| Institute | MCAST Paola – Institute of Engineering and Transport (Building Services) |
| Coordinator | Mr Donald Stevens and Ms Blerta Pisani |
| Contact | [email protected] |
| Certification | Applicable if student achieves a minimum of 70% attendance |
| Attendance | Attendance is recorded through Classter, students are required to register on this system prior to course commencement. |
Application Closing on the 05.09.2026
Course Description
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:
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.
There are no summative assessments in this course.
Students should bring with them the following;
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