Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

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R 9 500,00 excl 15% VAT.
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Course Description:

SAQA Qualification ID: SP 0865/13-17

Minimum Credits: 27

NQF Level: 2

Duration: This qualification is run over 15 days

Type of course:

A credit bearing merSETA registered skills programme offered on a full-time basis over 15 days.

Purpose of the course:

The course is suitable for people in the electrical engineering, automotive, and manufacturing trades, in order to achieve relevant skills where joining of materials is required, by using shielded metal-arc (stick) welding. Upon successfully completing the course, learners will be able to solve the most common welding tasks within a metal work environment in order to improve productivity and quality within the workplace.

Course outline:

The structure of the course focuses on the skills and knowledge required to service, maintain, repair or manufacture a product by using relevant basic welding techniques as well as hand skills for shielded metal-arc (stick) processes, in all positions, using jigs.

Entry requirements:

NQF Level 1 qualification or ABET Level 4

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner will be proficient in the following areas:

Selecting, setting up and conducting pre-operational checks of shielded metal-arc welding equipment.
Understanding the shielded metal-arc welding process.
Welding work pieces.
Inspecting welded work pieces for defects in compliance with the drawing specifications.
Caring for and storing welding consumables and equipment.

Assessment method:

To monitor the progress and effectiveness of the learning throughout the training, continuous assessments (formative) are carried out by way of written tests and practical assignments.

*Qualification Certificates are issued by MerSETA

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