MIG Welding Training

Training for the mig welder

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Training

Training will include;

• Identify the correct type of gas used for the welding approach you wish to use and know why that gas should be used.
• Identify which metals are safe to weld and which are hazardous to yourself and others
• Know how you may be electrocuted and how you may electrocute others
• What you need to know about pacemakers
• Fit/Change and remove gas cylinders
• Fit/Change MIG wire and get it through the hose to the torch
• Fit/Change/Clean appropriate sized tips
• Adjust the welding power, wire speed and gas flow to conditions suitable for the metal and thickness of joint you wish to weld
• Use safety equipment and fire extinguishers
• And finally - weld bits of metal together!

Upcoming sessions

09.00 Friday 8th September

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• 1 Carlos Padilla (HS08977)
• 2 Shaun Meehan (own mask)
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Previous sessions

09.00 Friday 1st September

• 1 Billy Smith HS00115
• 2 Raffe Burrell HS10145