Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) - 12 Weeks

Learn to weld using stick electrodes with this course. Stick welding, or Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), is a manual arc welding process that uses a flux-coated, consumable stick electrode to create an electric arc, which melts and joins metal pieces. The flux coating creates a protective gas and slag layer to prevent oxidation, eliminating the need for an external shielding gas. This process is versatile and portable, making it ideal for outdoor use in industries like construction, shipbuilding, and heavy fabrication, despite challenges such as lower welding speed and more post-weld cleanup from the slag.

This 12 week course, concludes with testing for American Welding Society (AWS) certification, the fees of which are included in the course fees. Students will learn to perform fillet welds in three main positions, namely horizontal, vertical, and overhead. For AWS testing, students will perform a weld according to specific AWS welding codes and standards (like D1.1 for structural steel), and the resulting weld must pass Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) such as visual inspection and a guided bend test conducted by an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI). Successful candidates receive a certificate and become AWS Certified Welders.

REQUIRED PPE: For this course, students with need required PPE's such as welding helmet, gloves, FR welding jacket, and work boots. Students can purchase their PPE packet from Swaby Group. All tools and welding consumables are provided by Swaby Academy as part of the course.

INTERNATIONAL COST: Cost for International students include all necessary PPE.