Welder’s Training Program

Welders and Cutting Technicians are essential in meeting all the technical, quality, production, health, and safety requirements of welded structures. Both theoretical and practical training is crucial for achieving these goals.

Despite the economic crisis in Greece, there is still a significant demand for well-trained and certified technicians. Unfortunately, Greece lacks educational centers that provide targeted, organized, and comprehensive training programs that equip participants with the necessary knowledge to become professional welders in the industry.

Hellenic Welding Association (HWELDA) addresses this gap with its innovative Welder’s Training Program.

Target Audience

The training program is designed for:

  • Technical workers
  • Maintenance technicians
  • Foremen in industries, workshops, body shops, boiler shops, shipyards, refineries, etc.
  • Beginners and technicians from other fields looking to enter the welding profession

Purpose

The educational program aims to provide theoretical and technical training in welding technology for common carbon steels using MMA, MAG, and TIG welding methods. The goal is to equip participants with the knowledge to meet strict quality requirements in various professional welding applications. At the end of the training, participants undergo certification testing in their chosen welding method according to the international standard EN ISO 9606-1.

Program Duration

  • Total duration: 125 instructional hours
  • Completion time: 1.5 months
  • Classes: Monday to Friday, 17:00-21:00
  • Total days: 25
  • Total weeks: 5

Instructors

Theoretical training is conducted by:

  • Professors from Higher Educational Institutions
  • Distinguished industry professionals
  • Experienced Welding Engineers

Practical training is provided by certified professional welders with extensive experience in MMA, MIG/MAG, and TIG welding methods, particularly in shipbuilding, construction, and the energy industry.

Number of Participants

To ensure effective training, class sizes are strictly limited to 11 participants. Each trainee will practice at an individual workstation and will be provided with all necessary personal protective equipment.

Course Content

The training program is divided into three main modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Welding

  • Theoretical and practical training
  • Duration: 25 hours

Module 2: Welding Techniques for MMA, MIG/MAG, and TIG

  • Theoretical and practical training in welding techniques
  • Focus on carbon steel sheets and pipes in all welding positions
  • Duration: 75 hours

Module 3: Specialization and Certification

  • Practical training in the chosen welding method
  • Preparation for certification welding test
  • Theoretical and practical exams
  • Duration: 25 hours

Certification

Upon completion, participants receive a certificate indicating the type and duration of training, the material used, and the welding positions covered. Those who pass the certification exams receive an internationally recognized welding certification according to EN ISO 9606-1.

Employment Opportunities

The Hellenic Welding Society has created an active community of professionals and scientists related to welding and cutting. This community continues to grow through educational activities, seminars, workshops, and technical collaborations. Many companies in Greece, recognizing the high level of training provided by HWELDA, frequently seek qualified personnel through our programs. The Welder’s Training Program offers an excellent opportunity for new welders to be systematically and responsibly evaluated and promoted to the industry for internships or full-time employmen

Upcoming dates:

09/09/2024       04/11/2024

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