Introduction to Welding
This course provides an introduction to Manual Metal Arc (MMA), Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) for beginners or as a refresher course to develop a range of welding skills for work or hobby.
Attendance:
4 x day course – 08.30 to 15.30
8 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
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This course provides an introduction to Manual Metal Arc (MMA), Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) for beginners or as a refresher course to develop a range of welding skills for work or hobby.
Learning Outcomes:
- To understand the basic principles of MMA, MIG and TIG including the theory for each process
- Safe working principles including safe set up and close down of each welding plant
- To be able to demonstrate how to weld basic joints such as tee fillets, corner joints and lap joints to BS9606 Standard
- To be able to identify weld defects in welded joints
Progression:
You can progress onto a 3 or 5-day course for either the MMA, MIG or TIG welding process.
Attendance:
- 4 x day course – 08.30 to 15.30
- 8 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
Price:
- Individuals – £ POA
- Group – £ POA (group of 5)
Entry Requirements:
None required
Materials – Please bring with you:
- Steel toe capped boots
- Fire retardant overalls
- Safety glasses
- FFP3 facial protection mask
- Welding mask (Vogal can provide if necessary)
- Welding gloves or gauntlets (Vogal can provide if necessary)
- Earplugs or defenders are recommended
Assessment:
There is no formal assessment on this course, all candidates will be awarded a Vogal certificate on successful completion.
Key Facts:
- Course held at Vogal Training, Helpston Road, Ailsworth, Peterborough, PE5 7AE
- The minimum age for the course is 16 years to enrol on this course
- This is a beginner level course
3 or 5-day Welding Course
This welding course is focused on individual requirements and those needed within their workplace role. This course is designed to provide candidates with the ability to produce welds safely and to industry standards.
Attendance:
3 x day course – 08.30 to 15.30
6 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
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3 or 5-day Welding Course
This welding course is focused on individual requirements and those needed within their workplace role. This course is designed to provide candidates with the ability to produce welds safely and to industry standards.
This training is aimed at supervisors, technicians, maintenance engineers and any personnel involved in equipment maintenance. The course is designed for candidates with some welding experience, although it can be customised to suit all skill levels.
The individual can choose which welding process they would like to further develop skill in from Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Metal Inert Gas (MIG) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG).
Learning Outcomes:
- To understand the basic principles of either MMA, MIG or TIG including theory for the process
- Safe working principles including safe set up and close down of the welding plant
- 1-1 demonstrations from the Tutor with ongoing advice and guidance to develop skills
- To be able to how to weld basic joints such as tee fillets; corner joints, lap joints and butt joints in various positions including flat; horizontal vertical, vertical and overhead to BS9606 Standard
- To be able to identify weld defects in welded joints
Progression:
You can progress onto an Introduction to plate welding or Introduction to pipe welding course.
Attendance:
- 3 x day course – 08.30 to 15.30
- 6 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
Price:
- Individuals – £ POA
- Group – £ POA (group of 5)
Entry Requirements:
None required
Materials – Please bring with you:
- Steel toe capped boots
- Fire retardant overalls
- Safety glasses
- FFP3 facial protection mask
- Welding mask (Vogal can provide if necessary)
- Welding gloves or gauntlets (Vogal can provide if necessary)
- Earplugs or defenders are recommended
Assessment:
There is no formal assessment on this course, all candidates will be awarded a Vogal certificate on successful completion.
Key Facts:
- Course held at Vogal Training, Helpston Road, Ailsworth, Peterborough, PE5 7AE
- The minimum age for the course is 16 years to enrol on this course
- This is a development level course for those who have some welding experience and wish to develop their craft further
Welding Assessment Course
This course is designed as an introduction to welding defects including root causes, prevention and repair.
Attendance:
½ day course – 08.30 to 12.30
1 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
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Welding Assessment
This course is designed as an introduction to welding defects including root causes, prevention and repair.
Learning Outcomes:
- To understand the main defects that can occur during welding, including theory behind each defect
- To understand how defects arise in the welding process
- To understand how defects can be avoided in the welding process and repaired
- To be able to use the knowledge gained to undertake visual assessments to identify weld defects in physical welded joints
Progression:
You can progress onto one of the following courses
- Introduction to welding course
- 3 day welding course / 5 day welding course
- Dye penetrant course
Attendance:
- ½ day course – 08.30 to 12.30
- 1 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
Price:
- Individuals – £ POA
- Group – £ POA (group of 6)
Entry Requirements:
None required
Materials – Please bring with you:
- Steel toe capped boots
- Fire retardant overalls
- Safety glasses
- FFP3 facial protection mask
- Welding mask (Vogal can provide if necessary)
- Welding gloves or gauntlets (Vogal can provide if necessary)
- Earplugs or defenders are recommended
Assessment:
There is no formal assessment on this course, all candidates will be awarded a Vogal certificate on successful completion.
Key Facts:
- Course held at Vogal Training, Helpston Road, Ailsworth, Peterborough, PE5 7AE
- The minimum age for the course is 16 years to enrol on this course
- This is a development level course for those who have some welding experience and wish to develop their craft further
Dye Penetrant Course
This course includes a practical demonstration of dye penetrant testing. This course is designed for anyone who uses welding processes regularly in their workplace role and is required to understand this basic weld testing processes. The course includes all aspects of health & safety, a breakdown of the process which is followed and how to interpret the results of testing.
Attendance:
½ day course – 08.30 to 12.30
1 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
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Dye-Penetrant Course
This course includes a practical demonstration of dye penetrant testing. This course is designed for anyone who uses welding processes regularly in their workplace role and is required to understand this basic weld testing processes. The course includes all aspects of health & safety, a breakdown of the process which is followed and how to interpret the results of testing.
Learning Outcomes:
- To partake in the demonstration of dye penetrant NDT process
- To develop an understanding of the health and safety aspects involved in the process and apply these
- To demonstrate a dye pen test on a number of different joint types such as tee fillets and butts
- To be able to incorporate results from the test piece/s and record what the findings
Progression:
You can progress onto one of the following courses
- Introduction to welding course
- 3 day welding course / 5 day welding course
- Welding Assessment Course
Attendance:
- ½ day course – 08.30 to 12.30
- 1 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
Price:
- Individuals – £ POA
- Group – £ POA (group of 6)
Entry Requirements:
None required
Materials – Please bring with you:
- Steel toe capped boots
- Fire retardant overalls
- Safety glasses
Assessment:
There is no formal assessment on this course, all candidates will be awarded a Vogal certificate on successful completion.
Key Facts:
- Course held at Vogal Training, Helpston Road, Ailsworth, Peterborough, PE5 7AE
- The minimum age for the course is 16 years to enrol on this course
- This is a development level course for those who have some welding experience and wish to develop their craft further
Introduction to Plate Welding
This course provides an introduction to plate welding in either Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Metal Inert Gas (MIG) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). It encompasses both theory and practical elements, following safe set up and close down procedures and the correct preparation of joints prior to welding. The course requires individuals to compete welds on thick plate including tee fillet and butt joint and using multi-runs to complete sufficient weld sizes.
Attendance:
6 x day course – 08.30 to 12.30
12 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
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Introduction to plate welding
This course provides an introduction to plate welding in either Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Metal Inert Gas (MIG) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). It encompasses both theory and practical elements, following safe set up and close down procedures and the correct preparation of joints prior to welding. The course requires individuals to compete welds on thick plate including tee fillet and butt joint and using multi-runs to complete sufficient weld sizes.
This course is best suited for individuals already experienced in welding processes as it is designed to further develop these skills in a new direction.
Learning Outcomes:
- To understand the theory of practical plate welding and joint preparation
- Safe working principles including safe set up and close down of the welding plant
- Be able to complete specific weld joints on plate up to 20mm thickness (tee fillet & vee butt)
- To be able to complete multi-runs of the weld procedure sheets (WPS)
Progression:
You can progress onto a pipe welding course to develop more challenging welding skills.
Attendance:
- 6 x day course – 08.30 to 12.30
- 12 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
Price:
- Individuals – £ POA
- Group – £ POA (group of 4)
Entry Requirements:
None required
Materials – Please bring with you:
- Steel toe capped boots
- Fire retardant overalls
- Safety glasses
- FFP3 facial protection mask
- Welding mask (Vogal can provide if necessary)
- Welding gloves or gauntlets (Vogal can provide if necessary)
- Earplugs or defenders are recommended
Assessment:
There is no formal assessment on this course, all candidates will be awarded a Vogal certificate on successful completion.
Key Facts:
- Course held at Vogal Training, Helpston Road, Ailsworth, Peterborough, PE5 7AE
- The minimum age for the course is 16 years to enrol on this course
- This is a development level course for those who have some welding experience and wish to develop their craft further
Introduction to Pipe Welding
This course provides an introduction to pipe welding in either Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Metal Inert Gas (MIG) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). It encompasses the theory of welding on pipe, the safe set up and close down of the welding plant, the correct set up and preparation of pipes prior to welding and a number of practice pieces with one final test piece.
Attendance:
10 x day course – 08.30 to 12.30
20 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
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Introduction to pipe welding
This course provides an introduction to pipe welding in either Manual Metal Arc (MMA) Metal Inert Gas (MIG) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG). It encompasses the theory of welding on pipe, the safe set up and close down of the welding plant, the correct set up and preparation of pipes prior to welding and a number of practice pieces with one final test piece.
This course is best suited for individuals already experienced in welding processes as it is designed to further develop these skills in a new direction.
Learning Outcomes:
- To understand the theory of practical joint preparation prior to pipe welding
- Safe working principles including safe set up and close down of the welding plant
- Be able to complete specific welds on different sizes and thickness of pipe
- Understand and be able to follow a weld procedure sheet (WPS)
- Be able to weld a pipe butt in a chosen position to include full penetration root, fill and cap.
- Be able to dress a completed weld in preparation for testing
Progression:
You can progress to undertaking a welding assessment to a BS standard
Attendance:
- 10 x day course – 08.30 to 12.30
- 20 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
Price:
- Individuals – £ POA
- Group – £ POA (group of 4)
Entry Requirements:
None required
Materials – Please bring with you:
- Steel toe capped boots
- Fire retardant overalls
- Safety glasses
- FFP3 facial protection mask
- Welding mask (Vogal can provide if necessary)
- Welding gloves or gauntlets (Vogal can provide if necessary)
- Earplugs or defenders are recommended
Assessment:
There is no formal assessment on this course, all candidates will be awarded a Vogal certificate on successful completion.
Key Facts:
- Course held at Vogal Training, Helpston Road, Ailsworth, Peterborough, PE5 7AE
- The minimum age for the course is 16 years to enrol on this course
- This is a development level course for those who have a good level of welding experience and wish to develop their craft further
Introduction to Thermal Cutting (Oxy-fuel & Plasma)
This course provides an introduction to thermal cutting through two methods which are oxy-fuel or plasma cutting. It includes both theory and practical learning.
Attendance:
1 x day course – 08.30 to 12.30
2 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
2 x day course – 08.30 to 12.30
4 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
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Introduction to Thermal Cutting (Oxy-fuel & Plasma)
This course provides an introduction to thermal cutting through two methods which are oxy-fuel or plasma cutting. It includes both theory and practical learning.
This course provides a choice of flexible options with a 1 day course for either oxy-fuel or plasma, and a 2-day course for which includes both methods of thermal cutting.
Learning Outcomes:
- To understand the theory of oxy-fuel cutting
- To understand the theory of plasma cutting
- Safe working principles including safe set up and close down of the welding plant
- Be able to use a specific cutting method as demonstrated by the Tutor
- Develop skills in thermal cutting techniques with ongoing 1-1 guidance & support from the Tutor
Progression:
You can progress onto one of the following options
- Introduction to welding course
- Undertake a welding assessment to a BS standard
Attendance:
- 1 x day course – 08.30 to 12.30
- 2 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
- 2 x day course – 08.30 to 12.30
- 4 x evening course – 17.00 to 20.00
Price:
Individuals – £ POA
Entry Requirements:
None required
Materials – Please bring with you:
- Steel toe capped boots
- Fire retardant overalls
- Safety glasses
- FFP3 facial protection mask
- Welding mask (Vogal can provide if necessary)
- Welding gloves or gauntlets (Vogal can provide if necessary)
- Earplugs or defenders are recommended
Assessment:
There is no formal assessment on this course, all candidates will be awarded a Vogal certificate on successful completion.
Key Facts:
- Course held at Vogal Training, Helpston Road, Ailsworth, Peterborough, PE5 7AE
- The minimum age for the course is 16 years to enrol on this course
- This is a development level course for those who have a good level of welding experience and wish to develop their craft further