What is brazing?
Brazing is a process in which molten filler metal flows into the joint.
What will I learn on the course?
In the theoretical part, which lasts two days, participants gain the basic and specific knowledge needed to work as a brazer. Content:
- basics of flame brazing,
- advantages and disadvantages of this way of brazing,
- gases and their properties,
- equipment for flame brazing,
- influence of welding parameters on the brazing process,
- brazing techniques, protection and safety,
- the most common ISO and EN designations for brazers,
- the most common defects in a brazed joint and their causes,
- basic terms and types of brazed joints and how they are designated.
How does the practical training work?
In the practical part participants gain practical skills in flame brazing. Instructors work with each participant individually and adapt the exercises to their level of experience and the client’s needs.
How do I obtain a brazer certificate?
Certification of brazers and brazing operators takes place to the standard SIST EN ISO 13585:2024. There are no entry restrictions regarding the candidate’s qualification; you can apply at any time at the VARcert examination centre. The theoretical part of the exam is not compulsory; if you request it in the application, at least 60% is required to pass. You take the practical part in the presence of an examiner, and the test samples are examined by the Institute’s accredited laboratories. If you fail, you can repeat the exam within three months. The certificate is valid for 5 years with confirmation every 6 months, provided you have not interrupted brazing for more than six months. Scheme: DP-201, annex 1f, rev. 23 (PDF, in Slovenian).