Cost: Upon application
Dates: Upon application
Duration: 1 six hour day
Introduction:
This code of practice relates to the welding of carbon steel pipework only and deals with one standard of welding: for water steam and gas pressures up to and including 17.0 bar and/or temperature from -20°C up to and including 220°C. The test and requirements specified take account of current practice and are in accordance with BS2460 and 2971, so far as they are applicable to these limited purposes.
Course objectives/key benefits:
On successful completion delegates should be able to attain the competency certification in Oxy-Acetylene and/or M.M.A. and/or M.A.G.S and/or T.A.G.S welding processes.
Who the course is aimed at:
- Competent welders
- Pipe fitter-welders who require H.B.C.A approval to carry out their employment Course content:
- Trade test(s) in pipe that must be satisfactorily completed within a 4 hour period by the appropriate welding process
- Tests involve butt welds in 100mm diameter pipe with the pipes fixed in the horizontal and vertical positions or fixed at 45°
Course tutor:
Steve Fitzgerald
Training method:
Tests only. Although, depending on the skill level of the candidate, training towards these tests can be arranged. Training can include standard welding programmes, in-company courses or bespoke courses to meet particular individual and/or company needs – please enquire for details.
Course outcome/qualification:
- Certificate of Welding Competency in Oxy-Acetylene
- Certificate of Welding Competency in M.M.A
- Certificate of Welding Competency in M.A.G.S
- Certificate of Welding Competency in T.A.G.S Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification: Practical welding experience.




