Overview

What you will learn

In this course, you will learn how to observe safety rules for gas and arc welding, basic skills in first aid, demonstrate fire prevention methods, and understand the use of common hand tools and measuring instruments. You will also learn to perform various positions of welding using gas and arc welding machines (down-hand, vertical and overhead). Set oxygen and acetylene gauges and flames as required for each piece of work demonstrate welding and gas coming and describe various welds and faults

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Training Outcome

After completing this course, you will be able to

1. Observe safety rules for gas and arc welding, wear safety helmet, goggles and clothes, demonstrate the application of basic skills in first aid
2. Demonstrate fire prevention methods
3. Understand the use of common hand tools and measuring instruments
4. Perform various positions of welding using gas and arc welding machines (down-hand, vertical and overhead)
5. Set oxygen and acetylene gauges and flames as required for each piece of work
6. Demonstrate welding and gas coming describing various welds and faults
7. Take preventive actions of back-fire gas leaks and safe handling of oxygen and acetylene
8. Use measuring tools, gas and arc welding equipment
9. Take measurements and marking of jobs with measuring instruments and tools
10. Understand the specifications of electrodes
11. Undertake gas and arc welding by using down-hand vertical and overhead positions
12. Perform routine maintenance of workshop equipment

Potential Employers

This course has broad prospects of employment in:

1. Steel manufacturing and construction industries
2. Fertilizer, Chemical and Sugar industries
3. Industrial projects.
4. Shipyards and Railways
5. Pakistan Ordinance Factory Wah.
6. Heavy Mechanical Complex and Heavy Forge and Foundry Taxila.
7. Tractor and Agricultural Equipment Industry.
8. Automobile industry.
9. Local metal fabrication shops.

Along with the potential to work as a specialist welder on your own, offering services to a wide range of industries.

Career Pathway

Develop Your Talent

Develop the skills that will help you get ahead in this career:

1. The ability to collaborate
2. Great communication skills
3. To make the most of your adventurous spirit

Achieve Your Goals

Completing this course will provide you with:

1. A nationally recognised Certificate; qualification and job readiness to work as a general purpose hand
2. Eligibility to apply for your Job – general purpose hand certification

Why Choose PSDF

PSDF offers market relevant training, with the following advantages over traditional courses:

1. It is focused on outcomes and based on teamwork
2. It is learner-centric, teachers act as facilitators for improving the learning process
3. The course is broad and offers all required competencies for the trade
4. In addition to the technical skills, trainees are also taught soft skills necessary for the workplace

Only certified National Assessors can conduct CBT assessment.