Manual Metal Arc & Oxy Acetylene Welding
(Foundation Level)
Quick Programme Summary
| ◊ | Programme Code: | DT039 |
| ◊ | Award: | EN287/ASMEIX Coded Welder Certificate |
| ◊ | Duration: | 60 hours |
| ◊ | Timetable: | Monday and Tuesday Evenings 6pm to 9pm (2 nights per week for 10 weeks) |
| ◊ | Fees (2009/10): | 660 Euro + 135 capitation fee |
| ◊ | Fees (2012/13): | To be announced late August |
| ◊ | Location: | DIT Linenhall |
| ◊ | Post your application form to ... | Department of Metal Fabrication & Welding, DIT Linenhall, Yarnhall Street, D1 |
| ◊ | Application Closing Date: | Various |
| ◊ | Commencement Date: | Various |
| ◊ | College: | Engineering & The Built Environment |
| ◊ | School: | Department of Metal Fabrication & Welding |
| ◊ | Any queries? | T: (01) 402 4020 E: ger.reilly@dit.ie (Head of Department) |
Description
To enable students to achieve EN287 standard on the MMA and Oxy-acetylene Welding programme.
Content
Introduction to welding, safety with regard to dress/behaviour in the workshop and on site, welding joints and positions, welding terminology, welding equipment and accessories, practical welding of the standard joints with the manual metal arc and oxy-acetylene processes. Visual and destructive testing relevant to the standards required.
How to apply
Complete Part Time application form and return with relevant fee to the School Administrator, Ms Miriam Daly or Assistant Administrator, Ms Maeve Coyne at the Department of Metal Fabrication and Welding, DIT Linenhall, Yarnhall Street, Dublin 1
Entry Requirements
Employment in welding or an engineering or allied trade with an interest in learning the basic skills in arc and gas welding.
Examinations / Assessments
EN287 / ASME IX Coded Welder Certificate conducted and supervised by an external awarding body on the last night of the programme.
Progression
To Welding Programmes DT040 or DT041
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to carry our basic welding processes on low carbon flat plate or box section using manual metal arc and oxyacetylene welding.
Career Opportunities
Welding positions in light fabrication, or sheet steel industries. Successful completion of EN287/ASMEIX Coded Welder Certificate enables the certificate holder to work unsupervised on site.
