Flame welding course

The flame welding course for structural steels combines a two-day theoretical part with practical exercises in the welding shop in Ljubljana or Maribor. After the course you can go through certification and obtain an international welder certificate.

When is flame welding used?

Flame welding is based on the combustion of oxygen and acetylene. It is used in the process industry. The course covers the welding of structural steels.

What will I learn on the course?

The course consists of a theoretical and a practical part. In the theoretical part, which lasts two days, participants gain the basic and specific knowledge needed to work as a welder.

Content of the theoretical training:

  • basics of flame welding
  • advantages and disadvantages of this welding process
  • gases and their properties
  • equipment for flame welding
  • influence of welding parameters on the welding process
  • welding techniques, protection and safety
  • the most common ISO and EN designations for welders
  • the most common weld defects and their causes
  • basic terms and types of welded joints and how they are designated

How does the practical training work?

In the practical part participants gain practical skills in flame welding. Instructors work with each participant individually and adapt the exercises to their level of experience and the client’s needs. The following positions are welded: HL-045.

Can I obtain a welder certificate after the course?

Yes. After the course you can go through certification and obtain an international welder certificate. The test takes place in the welding shops of the Institute in Ljubljana or Maribor. More on the page Welder certification.

Frequently asked questions

What is flame welding based on?

It is based on the combustion of oxygen and acetylene. It is used in the process industry.

Which materials do I weld on the flame welding course?

Structural steels.

Which position is welded?

Position HL-045.

How long does the course take?

The theoretical part lasts two days. The practical part depends on the candidate and their previous knowledge and experience.

When does the course start?

A new course for the different welding processes starts on the first Monday of every month.

Do I need previous knowledge?

The exercises are adapted to your level of experience. Confirm the entry requirements with the contact person.

Where do the courses take place?

In the welding shops of the Welding Institute in Ljubljana (Ptujska ulica 19) and Maribor (Zagrebška cesta 90).

Do you also run the course for companies?

Yes. Instructors also adapt the exercises to the client’s needs. For dedicated training send an enquiry.

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