COURSE OVERVIEW

Book on this training course if you want a clear understanding of welding and brazing processes — how they work, how they affect materials, and how to use them safely and effectively in engineering applications. 

The Fundamentals of Welding & Brazing course is a professionally recognised technical qualification. Employers value it because it builds the understanding needed in fabrication, inspection, QA/QC and engineering roles.

The course reviews the fundamentals of welding technology, the principles and applications of fusion & solid state welding processes, welding metallurgy, welding standards, welding symbols, welding procedure specifications, welder qualifications, welding codes & the technology of brazing. 

Our courses set the standard for technical training in the metals, welding & materials engineering industries. Since 2013 we have trained more than 700 candidates on Metallurgy, Welding, Materials Engineering & Quality Management courses.

Flexible Self Study Learning

The course is completed by self study, which means candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. No need to wait for course dates for classroom-based or online training courses and no need to pay travelling expenses & to spend time away paying for hotels & other living expenses. 

Full-Colour Training Handbook

Candidates also receive a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook that serves as both a course guide and a valuable reference tool after completion of the course.

No Prior Knowledge Required 

The course is ideal for candidates at all levels including those new to welding & brazing as no specific qualification entry requirements are required. 

Tutor Support

Candidates also have the support of a Course Tutor as they progress through the course.

Course Structure

The overall structure of the course is as follows:

Foundations of Welding Technology, Welding Metallurgy & Parent Metal Standards

The course begins by defining welding, metals & alloys and reviewing the essential properties of metals that influence weldability. Fundamental metallurgy and key welding terminology are introduced to build technical understanding.

A major section covers parent metal product standards, including BS EN ISO, ASTM/ASME, and UNS designations, and the importance of specifying correct BS EN 10204 certification levels when purchasing materials.

The session concludes with an overview of widely specified metal alloy types including structural steels, low‑alloy steels, reinforcing steels, pipeline steels, pressure‑vessel steels, stainless steels, aluminium alloys and nickel alloys.

Overview of Fusion Welding & Solid State Welding Processes

This session provides a comprehensive review of welding processes across all major categories:

Fusion Welding – Arc Welding Processes:

• MMA, TIG, MIG/MAG, SAW, FCAW, MCAW, Plasma Arc Welding

Fusion Welding – Other Processes:

• Thermit welding, gas welding

• Resistance Welding

• Spot, projection, resistance butt, flash butt, seam welding

• Beam Welding

• Electron beam, laser beam, hybrid laser‑arc welding

Solid‑State Welding:

• Forge, ultrasonic, friction, friction stir, cold, explosive, diffusion welding

The session ends with guidance on choosing the correct welding process for a given application.

Welding Codes, Welding Standards & Joint Types

This session introduces the key welding codes and standards used across industry and explains the types of welded joints and weld forms used in fabrication.

Welding Positions, Welding Symbols & Metal Fatigue

This covers welding positions, the interpretation of welding positions, welding symbols and the mechanisms of metal fatigue failure in welded structures.

Welding Procedures, Welder Qualification & Quality Management

A review of the full framework for welding quality control:

• Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

• Welder and welding operator qualification

• Welding stresses, distortion & residual stress

• Post‑weld heat treatment (PWHT)

• Weld repairs

A review of welding quality management systems, including:

• ISO 3834

• BS EN ISO 14731 (welding coordination tasks & responsibilities)

• Non‑conformance reporting & corrective actions

Principles of Brazing Technology

The course concludes with a review of the principles, advantages, disadvantages and applicable standards of brazing as an alternative metal joining method.

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Candidates are assessed on the course by continuous Assessments which are e-mailed to the candidate. Completed Assessments are then e-mailed to the Course Tutor for marking. Candidates who achieve the required standard on the Assessments will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in 'THE FUNDAMENTALS OF WELDING & BRAZING' & CPD 25 HOURS.

COURSE FEES & SELF STUDY BOOKING FORM FOR CANDIDATES

Start & learn when it suits you — flexible learning for job‑ready Welding & Brazing knowledge & skills!

With our flexible, self study courses, candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. No need to wait for course dates for classroom-based or online training courses and no need to pay travelling expenses & to spend time away paying for hotels & other living expenses. 

Total estimated Self Study time required to complete the course is 25 Hours. 

All course materials would be posted & e-mailed to the candidate. 

Candidates also receive a comprehensive, full-colour Training Handbook that serves as both a course guide and a valuable reference tool after completion of the course. 

Candidates also have the support of a Course Tutor as they progress through the course.

Course Fees: £950 per person inclusive of a full-colour Training Handbook & all Assessment & Certification fees.

To make a booking, please follow the link to download & complete a booking form. 

BENEFITS OF OUR TRAINING

1. Flexible Self Study Learning: With self study, candidates can start and progress through the training at anytime, anywhere & at their own pace. No need to wait for course dates for classroom-based or online training courses and no need to pay travelling expenses & to spend time away paying for hotels & other living expenses.

2. Accredited Certifications: Our courses have accreditation from highly experienced, professionally accredited Chartered Engineers (CEng), Materials Engineers, Metallurgists (MIMMM) & Welding Technologists (MWeldI), with decades of industry experience.

3. Recognition from Leading Organisations & Professional Bodies: We have trained more than 700 candidates on our courses including professionals from leading organisations & professional bodies including: Arcelor Mittal; Bourne Steel; J & D Pierce Contracts Ltd; UKRI - Science & Technologies Facilities Council; TAQA Bratani; Moog Aircraft Group; Millar Callaghan Engineering Services Ltd; Murphy Group; Professional Lifting Services Ltd; Mclaren Automotive; Mueller Europe; WQiC; Harold Newsome Ltd; HyTen Chatham; William Haley Engineering Ltd; RWE Generation UK PLC; TEi Ltd; The Institute of Cast Metal Engineers (ICME); Sulzer; Thames Reinforcements and The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC.)

4. Career Advancement: The training is designed to enhance candidates' career prospects by increasing their technical knowledge, skills, and understanding. 

5. Industry-Relevant: Developed by academic & industry experts ensures that the content is both academically rigorous and practically relevant. 

6. Excellent Feedback: Our courses have received excellent feedback from candidates who have completed them, highlighting their effectiveness in developing knowledge, skills and understanding. To review their comments, please follow the link.

7. Comprehensive Curriculum: The course ensures participants gain a solid understanding of the key welding & brazing concepts.

COURSE PACKAGE FOR TRAINING PROVIDERS

Are you a training provider looking to grow your technical training course offerings quickly, professionally and with proven industry impact? 

If so, we offer for purchase this course as a course package, which includes all the course materials required to enable you deliver industry-leading technical training courses. 

Course materials you will receive for this course package: 

1. Course Presentation: (in Microsoft PowerPoint format.) The presentation also provides the basis for producing a Training Handbook for the course.

2. Covers & Contents: For use when producing a Training Handbook.

3. Course Assessments & Model Answers. Including a marking scheme.

All course materials are written in English and are supplied in ‘Microsoft PowerPoint', 'Microsoft Word' or ‘Adobe Acrobat pdf' format. 

All course materials would be supplied without any branding and are editable to enable you to apply your own company name / logos / branding.

Total estimated time to deliver the training 20 hours.

For a quotation to purchase the course package, please Contact Us.