Tungsten Inert GAS (TIG) Welding - Basic Introduction

Limerick Institute of Technology

 

Course Name Tungsten Inert GAS (TIG) Welding - Basic Introduction
Course Provider Limerick Institute of Technology
Course Code 3801
Course Type Lifelong Learning
Qualifications
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Certificate of Attendance Limerick Institute of Technology None
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Attendance Options Part time, Evening
Location (Districts) Limerick City
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Duration Duration: 10 Weeks, 2.5 hours per week.
Wednesday from 7.00pm to 9.30pm.
Course Fee

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Entry Requirements Entry Requirements
There are no educational entry requirements. Potential learners should be holders of National Craft Certificates or work in an engineering trade background e.g. Metal Fabrication, Fitting, Toolmaking, etc. Learners should be aware, however, that safety goggles/glasses, boots, gloves, welding shield (automatic type if one prefers) and overalls/workshop coat are required to participate in this programme. Please note that these items are not provided by LIT.
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Comment Location: LIT Moylish

Qualification
Certificate in Introduction to TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) Welding (Certificate of Attendance).
Course Content Aims
Upon completion of this programme, Learners will be able to operate a TIG plant and its parameters. It aims to give an introduction to the basics of TIG welding, welding procedures, tungsten selection, TIG settings, machine set up, welding of several joints using different materials.
Subjects Taught Content
• Welding of mild steel plate, stainless steel plate, aluminium plate of varied thickness, to yield Fillet, Butt, Corner & Lap joints.

• Tungsten selection, general introduction into welding procedures & technology

• Setting up of Welding equipment in terms of plant parameters and machine settings

• Possible introduction to pipe (depending on time & ability)
Assessment Method Assessment/Examinations
Continuous assessment will take place throughout the 10 Weeks. There will be no examination.
Further Enquiries For further information: Dept of Flexible Learning
Tel: 061 293802 Email: Flexible@lit.ie