Basic Welding

Basic Welding ( minimum 18 hours)

This will provide the opportunity to develop confidence in the use of lead welding techniques required by the leadworker, to safely carry out simple non-positional and positional welding methods using oxy-acetylene welding equipment.

Aims of the course

On completion of the course delegates should know the health and safety procedures for working with lead sheet and safe use and set up of oxy-acetylene welding gases, and be able to form simple leadwork details and joints by the use of welding techniques.

Who should attend?

While there are no special entry requirements this course would be useful for roofing and building contractors who want to become more skilled in the prefabrication and installation of typical lead flashing details.

The Benefits

You or your staff will gain skills and knowledge of lead welding and how to form lead sheet details, there-by improving the quality of leadwork and productivity on site. If your company is in scope of CITB Construction Skills grants are available for employees.

Dates and Venue

Weekdays or Saturdays at East Peckham

What would you need to bring

Safety Boots, overalls or warehouse coat are all you need as the tools, materials, and lead sheet required for the course are included in the price.