Overview

Training provider: Hansavest Training Centre (training permit no. 217470)

Field of training: Metalwork

Training language: Estonian

Volume of training (in hours): 70 (1 academic hour = 45 min)

• Theory: 20 hours
• Practice: 50 hours

Target group: People interested in metalwork, with prior experience in welding, who are 18 years or older; welders wishing to refresh their knowledge and practical skills; adults wishing to obtain the skills of operating a TIG equipment in order to enhance their competitiveness in the employment market.

Pre-requisites: Basic education, prior experience in welding.

Objectives of the training: The learner will acquire the skills for using the TIG welding equipment that can be instantly implemented in practice.

Learning outcomes. The learner will:

• know how to choose the appropriate tools and equipment for work and safety;
• be able to weld different materials with TIG equipment, for example: steel, stainless steel, aluminium;
• know different types of welds and welding symbols;
• know different welding positions;
• know how to read and use welding procedure specifications (WPS);
• be able to mend parts and perform the post-treatment of parts;
• be able to set up the TIG welding equipment according to different materials;
• be able to prepare the assembly of parts according to drawings;
• be able to identify the mistakes in seam welds and the reasons for the mistakes;
• be able to perform post-treatment.

Class structure: Theory classes take place in the lecture room, while the practical training takes place in the study laboratory.

Learning materials: Learning materials are compiled by the trainers of the Hansavest Training Centre.

Requirements for completing the training. Assessment methods and criteria:

The training is complete when:

• The learner has achieved the learning outcomes of the training programme and has passed the required tests at a satisfactory level (minimum: grade 3).
• The learner has participated in 80% of the classes and performed a practical assignment.

Certificate: A certificate is issued by the Hansavest Training Centre

The qualifications and experience of the trainer: Egon Marder, egon@hansavest.com

Cost of the training programme (without VAT): 1640 €

Content of the training programme

Topics:

1. Theory (20 academic hours)
   • Introduction and general information
   • Set-up of the workplace
   • Protection equipment and safety requirements
   • Terminology

1. Practice (60 academic hours)
   • Introduction to the TIG process
   • Types of welds, welding symbols
   • Working drawings, work instructions and technological card
   • Choosing appropriate welding tools
   • TIG welding and the post-treatment of parts
   • Performing mid-controls and the post-treatment of welded parts
   • Choosing welding tools and setting welding parameters

The training programme was approved on 01.06.2020.

Name, phone and e-mail of the complier of the training programme: Egon Marder, egon@hansavest.com