FORTHCOMING COURSE DATES: 

2nd - 5th November 2026
7th - 10th December 2026
1st - 4th February 2027
8th - 11th March 2027

Please contact the Commercial Team to express your interest.

 WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course introduces individuals to basic welding techniques, supported by theoretical knowledge of the subject. Suitable for both hobbyists and those who undertake welding in their jobs.

SUGGESTED CONTENT

1. Welding safety
2. Process principles
3. Identification of welding controls and settings.
4. Types power supply (AC/DC) and their application.
5. Electrode selection and treatment.
6. Types of filler wire and their applications.
7. Identification of shielding gases and their application.
8. Producing a butt weld in the down hand position
9. Producing a lap fillet in the down hand position
10. Producing a tee fillet in the down hand position

MATERIAL
Mild steel

 PPE REQUIRED

Learners will need to bring the following with them:
- Safety boots
- Fire retardant overalls
- A pair of welding gauntlets
- Welding Screen

COURSE DURATION
4 Days

CERTIFICATION
Southampton Engineering Training Association Ltd Certificate of attendance

VENUE
SETA, Millbrook, Southampton, SO15 0LJ