Gas Welding - Introduction

TBS/27
Objectives:
To provide attendee's with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out basic welding techniques, using Oxy Acetylene welding equipment, in a safe and competent manner.
Content:
· Welcome and introductions.
· Health & Safety for gas welding.
· H&S video.
· Set up plant and flame types.
· Selection of correct nozzle and gas settings.
· Pressures - for given thickness of metals.
· Lighting up, flame adjustment, and safe shutting down procedures.
· Corner runs - demonstration.
· Corner runs - coaching and practice.
· Lap joints - demonstration.
· Lap joints - coaching and practice.
· Fillet joints - demonstration.
· Fillet joints - coaching and practice.
· Butt joints - demonstration.
· Butt joints - coaching and practice.
· Brazing - demonstration.
· Brazing - coaching and practice.
· Inspection of completed welds.
· Debrief and open forum.
· Course evaluation and finish.