| Course Name |
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding - Introduction |
| Course Provider |
Limerick Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
3801 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Certificate of Completion |
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Limerick Institute of Technology |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+How To Apply:
1. Apply Online (Please see "Application Weblink below).
2. Email: Download and complete the Application Form from the course page and email to flexible@lit.ie
3. By Post: Download and complete the Application Form from the cours...
Hide-How To Apply:
1. Apply Online (Please see "Application Weblink below).
2. Email: Download and complete the Application Form from the course page and email to flexible@lit.ie
3. By Post: Download and complete the Application Form from the course page and post to our Flexible Learning office in Moylish or Thurles.
4. In Person: Download and complete the Application Form from the course page and bring to our Flexible Learning office in Moylish or Thurles.
Start Date: Proposed commencement date of Wednesday 2nd October 2019.
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| Application Date |
Application Deadline: 20th September 2019. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
10 weeks, 2.5 hours per week. Wednesday, 7.00pm to 9.30pm. |
| Course Fee |
€575. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+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 ...
Hide-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.
An adequate level of English is also required to participate in this course for Health & Safety reasons.
There are only six spaces available on this course, so early registration is advised to avoid disappointment.
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| Comment |
Qualification
A Certificate of Completion will be issued to eligible participants. |
| 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, Plant settings, machine set up, welding of several joints using different materials. |
| Subjects Taught |
Welding of mild steel plate, stainless steel plate, aluminium plate of varied thickness – 1.6mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm to yield Fillet, Butt, Corner and Lap joints. Tungsten selection 1.6mm, 2.4mm, thoriated or zircroniated. General introduction into welding procedures & technology, setting up of welding equipment in terms of plant parameters and machine settings. Tig welding of light material using pulse mode. May or may not be introduced to pipe (depending on time & one’s ability). |
| Assessment Method |
Continuous assessment throughout the 10 weeks – no examination. |
| Further Enquiries |
For further information:
Dept of Flexible Learning
Tel: 061 293802
Email: Flexible@lit.ie
For academic queries:
Contact: Paul Hickey
Email: Paul.Hickey@lit.ie |
| Location |
LIT Moylish Campus, Limerick |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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