Curriculum For Welding: (Certificate Level - 6 Months)
Curriculum For Welding: (Certificate Level - 6 Months)
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Contents
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Introduction
Name of course: Welding 06 month (800 hrs)
Improve the Level of skill of workers in industry and increase the economic potential of the country.
Provide industry with workers whose scope with job knowledge and skills are identified.
Assist in human resources development by providing precise and assessed country’s skilled manpower quantitatively as well as
qualitatively.
Create an incentive and desire for workers to attain a high level of knowledge and skills competency in their respective trade / profession.
Establish a co-ordination among employer’s, workers and government relating to human resources development programs.
Provide technical and vocational training basis which reflects the requirements of industry.
Facilitate the mobility skilled workers.
Knowledge Competency:
After successful completion of this training, the trainee should be able to:
Describe Measuring, Marking, Cutting, Sawing, and Filing, Drilling/Counter sinking, Threading tools / instruments, their uses & Safety and
Personal safety.
Explain basic arithmetic & geometric terminologies, calculate, and solve the problems.
Explain the Gas Welding / Cutting tools and equipment, their use and safety.
Explain the Soldering & Brazing process and their use on common metals.
Determine Arc Welding processes, tools and equipment, their use and safety.
Express the suitable welding joints, welding positions, Electrodes, their use and selection.
Describe welding defects and their remedies.
Explain the inspection and testing of welded joints to ensure quality of weld.
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Skill Competency:
After successful completion of this training, the trainee should be able to:
Measure, Mark, Cut, Saw, File, Grind, Drill / Counter sink, Tap / Thread the job observing work and personal safety.
Weld with Gas Welding process on different Joints and Positions.
Solder the sheet metals.
Braze the common metals i.e. Mild steel (MS), Cast iron (CI), Stainless steel (SS) and Copper (Cu).
Weld with Arc Welding process on different Joints and Positions.
Inspect and Test the welded joints.
Weld the simple structural shapes.
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Trainees Entry level:
Middle Pass
Curriculum Structure
Duration of Course Six Months
Total Hours 800 hrs
Training Hours 765 hrs
Module Test 25 hrs
Final Test 10 hrs
Per Week Hours 30 hrs
Per Day Hours 05 hrs (6 days a week)
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Overview about the program – Curriculum for Welding (06 months).
Module Title and Aim Learning Units Theory Workplace
hours hours
Module 1: Basic metal work.
1.1 BENCH WORK
Aim:
Provide knowledge and skill on I. Metal working tools, basic. 22 hrs. 98 hrs.
common bench work tools and
selected jobs. II. Practical Exercises.
Introduction to the kinds of
welding. III. Jobs, Tools and Personal Safety.
Reading of drawings
IV. Arithmetic’s/Geometrical terminologies and problems
solving.
Module 2: Welding
2.1 GAS WELDING
Aim: I. Gas welding tools, equipment and accessories,
Provide knowledge and skill on their use, care and safety.
gas welding process. II. Welding joints and welding positions. 29 hrs 147 hrs
Identify gas welding defects III. Gas welding techniques.
and adopt remedies. IV. Gas cutting technique.
Provide knowledge and skill on V. Common gas welding / cutting and arc welding
soldering and brazing. defects and remedies.
Use of soldering and brazing VI. Gas welding practice.
Provide knowledge and skill on
arc welding joints and 2.2 SOLDERING AND BRAZING
positions.
Identify arc welding defects I. Soldering tools, equipment and accessories. 13 hrs 56 hrs
and adopt remedies. II. Soldering joints and practice.
III. Solder & Brazing filler metals and fluxes.
IV. Brazing on different metals and joints.
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2.3 ARC WELDING
50 hrs 200 hrs
I. Basic Electricity and welding machines.
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Curriculum Contents for Welding
(Teacher and Learner Guide).
Module 1 title: Basic Metal work.
Objective of the Module: 1. Describe common metal working tools and prepare bench work exercises.
2. Explain the kinds of welding.
Duration: 120 hrs Theory: 22 hrs Practical: 98 hrs
1.1.6 Identify select and use the Drills / Counter 1 hrs Class room
Sinks: Twist drills, Counter sinks.
1.1.7 Identify select and use the Threading: Types of 1 hrs Class room
Threads, Tapes and Dies.
1.2.1 Explain and use the Safety Rules: Introduction to 1 hrs Class room
the safety rules and regulations for tools, work and
personal.
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1.3.1 Prepare the selected jobs according to the
drawing.
i. Filing Exercise (Channel) 27 hrs Workplace
ii. Squaring. 10 hrs Workplace
iii. Marking. 4 hrs Workplace
iv. Sawing. 8 hrs Workplace
v. Drilling. 10 hrs Workplace
vi. Counter Sinking. 4 hrs Workplace
vii. Threading. 10 hrs Workplace
viii. Stretching. 12 hrs Workplace
ix. Sheet Metal Box. 13 hrs Workplace
1.5.1 Explain the different Kinds of Welding: Kinds of 2 hrs Class room
welding, their principles and use.
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Module 2 Title: Welding
Objective of the Module: 2.1 Describe Gas welding process accessories, use them safely and weld the metals.
2.2 Differentiate between Soldering and Brazing processes, and solder / braze the different
ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
2.3 Describe Arc welding process, Tools, accessories, use them safely and weld the metals.
Duration: 495 hrs Theory: 92 hrs Practical: 403 hrs
2.1.5 Select and use the Oxy-Acetylene Cutting 2 hrs Class room
techniques:
Flame cutting process, freehand cutting, Guide bar
cutting, Curve and Circular cutting.
2.1.6 Identify Welding defects (Arc & Gas), causes 2 hrs Class room
and select remedies:
Lack of Fusion, Under cut, Blowholes, Porosity, Slag
inclusion, Cracks, Their causes and remedies.
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2.1.7 Weld the job with Gas welding on practical
exercises:
I. Lightening of flame. 6 hrs Workplace
II. Adjusting of flames (Carburizing, Neutral and 6 hrs Workplace
Oxidizing).
III. Blind weld flat (Puddling procedure). 10 hrs Workplace
IV. Double flange edge weld. 10 hrs Workplace
V. Butt joint flat. 10 hrs Workplace
VI. Corner joint (out side) flat. 10 hrs Workplace
VII. V - Butt joint flat. 15 hrs Workplace
VIII. Corner joint outside horizontal. 10 hrs Workplace
IX. Butt joint horizontal. 10 hrs Workplace
X. T-joint horizontal. 10 hrs Workplace
XI. Square butt joint vertical. 10 hrs Workplace
XII. Square butt joint on pipe flat. 10 hrs. Workplace
XIII. Square butt joint on pipe horizontal. 15 hrs. Workplace
XIV. Square butt joint on pipe fix. 15 hrs. Workplace
2.2 Soldering and i. Select the proper tools 2.2.1 Explain, Identify and select the Soldering
Brazing. equipment and accessories. -Original Tools,
Soldering and brazing accessories for the I. Soldering Process, 2 hrs -White/Chalk Class room
tools, equipment, Filler soldering and brazing II. Types of soldering iron, 1 hr board, Class room
metals, Fluxes and job. III. Kinds of solders, 1 hrs -OHP, Class room
Practical exercises. ii. Select the solder or IV. Soldering fluxes. 1 hrs -Information Class room
brazing filler metals sheets,
and fluxes. 2.2.2 Solder the Joints on various metals. -Materials,
iii. Solder and braze the Lap joint soldering on MS, GI, Cu and brass 8 hrs -Exercise sheets Workplace
different metals. sheets. -work sheets
Butt joint soldering on MS, GI, Cu and brass 8 hrs Workplace
sheets.
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2.2.4 Braze the jobs on different metals.
Lap joint brazing on MS sheet. 8 hrs Workplace
Butt joint brazing on MS sheet. 8 hrs Workplace
Double lap joint brazing on MS sheet. 8 hrs Workplace
Brazing Non ferrous metals Cu, Brass, Stainless 8 hrs Workplace
Steel.
Pipe on sheet / plate brazing 8 hrs Workplace
2.3 Arc welding. i. Explain Basic electricity, 2.3.1 Explain the Basic Electricity terminologies and
.Provide knowledge welding current. Units: -Original Tools,
and skill on welding ii. Explain welding Conductor, Electrical Circuit, Current / Ampere, Voltage, 3 hrs -White/Chalk Class room
process, tools, machines, equipment, and Resistance and Watt. board,
equipment, terminology. -OHP,
accessories, iii. Select the electrode, 2.3.2 Explain the Arc welding Electrical -Information
electricity, welding care and storage. terminologies. sheets,
machines, welding iv. Strike an Arc and I. Alternating current (AC), Direct Current (DC). 2 hrs -Materials, Class room
different joints. maintain the desired arc II. Open Circuit Voltage, Close Circuit (Arc) 2 hrs -Exercise sheets Class room
length. Voltage. -work sheets
III. Polarity (Straight and Reverse). 2 hrs Class room
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2.3.6 Explain the Welding Arc:
I. Method of striking an arc (Tapping / Scratching), 2 hr Class room
II. Maintaining the arc (Long, Standard, Short), 2 hr Class room
III. Running short beads. 2 hr Class room
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Assessment
Module 1: Basic Metal work.
1.2 Job, tools and Identify select and use the Marking tools. Objective/short ans./oral
personal safety.
1.3 Practical exercises. Identify select and use the Cutting tools. Objective/short ans./oral
1.4 Arithmetic’s / 25 hrs 100 Identify select and use the Files and Scrapers. Objective/short ans./oral
Geometrical
terminologies and Identify select and use the Grinding. Objective/short ans./oral
problem solving.
1.5 Kinds of Welding their Identify select and use the Drills / Counter Sinks. Objective/short ans./oral
principles and use.
Identify select and use the Threading Objective/short ans./oral
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Module 2: Welding.
Identify Welding defects (Arc & Gas), causes and Objective/short ans./oral
select remedies.
Weld the job with Gas welding on practical exercises Practical Test
2.2 Soldering and 15 hrs 60 hrs Explain, Identify and select the Soldering accessories. Objective/short ans./oral
Brazing
Solder the Joints on various metals. Practical Test
2.3 Arc Welding 50 hrs 200 hrs Explain the Basic Electricity terminologies and Units. Objective/short ans./oral
Identify and use the proper Tools and Equipment. Objective/short ans./oral
Identify, select and store the Arc welding Electrode. Objective/short ans./oral
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Explain the factors for Running continuous Bead. Objective/short ans./oral
Weld the jobs with Arc welding on Designed Practical Practical Test
exercises.
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Module 3: Fabrication of Steel articles.
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Mechanical Welding (06 Months)
List of Tools, Equipment and Machines (For 20-25 Trainees)
List of Tools and Machines
Sr. Name of Item Quantity Sr. Name of Item Quantity
No. No.
1. Steel rule 30 cm 25 Nos. 26. Allen key set 3mm to 12mm 01 No.
2. Steel Tape 3 meter 25 Nos. 27. Hand shear straight 12” 06 Nos.
3. Steel Tape 5 meter 06 Nos. 28. Blow lamp kerosene oil 02 Nos.
4. Sprit level 12 inch/30 Cm 06 Nos. 29. Soldering Iron 300 Watt. 06 Nos.
5. Work benches 13 Nos. 30. Chisel flat & crosscut 25 nos. each
6. Bench vice 5” 25 Nos. 31. Centre punch 25 Nos.
7. Hammer ball peen 500gm 25 Nos. 32. Twist Drill set 25 pieces (3-13 mm) 02 Nos.
8. Hammer cross peen 500 gm 25 Nos. 33. Counter sink set 25 pieces (3-13 mm) 02 Nos.
9. Hammer 1000 gm 06 Nos. 34. Hand vice 06 Nos.
10. Sledge hammer 8000 gm 06 Nos. 35. Tape and die set (6-12 mm) 02 Nos.
11. Hand Hacksaw frame (blade size 12”/30 cm) 25 Nos. 36. Line scriber 25 Nos.
12. Outside Caliper 6”/15 Cm 25 Nos. 37. Vernier Caliper 6” 06 Nos.
13. Inside Caliper 6”/15 Cm 25 Nos. 38. Vernier height gauge 01 No.
14. File flat 300 x 1 25 Nos. 39. Angle plate 01 No.
15. File half round 250 x 1 25 Nos. 40. Safety goggle 12 Nos.
16. File round 250 x 1 25 Nos. 41. Pedestal drill machine 01 No.
17. File triangular 200 x 1 25 Nos. 42. Pedestal grinder heavy duty wheel size 300 01 No.
x 50mm
18. Try square 8” 25 Nos. 43. Electric Hand drill machine 01 No.
19. Combination Pliers 8” 06 Nos. 44. Power saw 01 No.
20. Open end spanner set in Inch. (double end ¼ to 01 No. 45. Bench shear 01 No.
1”)
21. Open end spanner set in mm (double end 6mm 01 No. 46. Hand disc grinder 7” 03 Nos.
to 32mm)
22. Screw driver straight 8” & 12” 04 Nos. 47. Hand disc grinder 4” 03 Nos.
each
23. Screw driver Philips 8” & 12” 04 Nos. 48. Lever Shear Blade size 12” with profile 01 no
each cutting
24. Spanner adjustable 8”, 10” & 12” 03 Nos. 49. Cutoff machine dia. 14” with angle 01 no
each adjustment
25. Anvil 100 Kg with stand 01 No. 50
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Gas Welding Equipment and Accessories
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Arc Welding Equipment and Accessories
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Consumables (Minimum Required for Six Months)
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Reference Books for Trainer
1. Modern Welding
By Althhouse - Turnquist - Bowditch.
3. Welding Skills
By Giachino - Weeks.
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Supportive notes on Assessment
Monthly Theory test (Objective / short answer type) should be conducted.
Each practical exercise should be marked on the provided marking criteria.
Final theory test should be Objective / Short answer type, not more than 30minutes.
Final practical test should be from the skill, the trainees have performed during training.
RESULT:
Sessional marks obtained in Theory (A) 20%
Final Marks obtained in Theory (B) 80%
Total (A + B) = “C”
Total (D + E) = “F”
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General Recommendations
Lesson plans
The teacher should prepare lesson plans for the classroom for each topic. This will provide guideline to the teacher regarding;
a. Topic.
b. Objectives.
c. Teaching aids required.
d. Motivation.
e. Sequence of knowledge transfer.
f. Chalkboard / Whiteboard layout to be developed during lesson delivery.
g. Revision of important points.
h. Test the Achievement of trainees.
Workshop
In order to facilitate the Trainees to develop the desired skills and competencies, it is recommended that:
a. Practical activities by the trainees should be carried out individually.
b. Workshop should be fully equipped as stipulated in the curriculum.
c. Budget provision should be made to replace/purchase the latest tools and equipments to up date the equipment.
d. Recommended consumables should be provided for practical in reasonable quantity.
e. The teacher should himself be able to make / demonstrate the practical exercises to the desired skill level.
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