Marine Shipyard Welding and Fabrication Certification

Why Select this Training Course?

Following reduced manual labour on vessels and maintenance tasks facing tighter deadlines, crews that man a vessel must be well-trained in the needed skills to carry out various repairs. The crew must be capable of executing quick, safe, and efficient repairs of cracked, damaged or leaking plates and pipes. As a result, being a welder in the marine industry requires a wide range of skills and training, given there are a lot of safety concerns in the industry. Neglecting to maintain work standards can lead to financial penalties and endanger workers and anyone relying on the structural integrity of the vessels and equipment they operate.

This Rcademy training course in Marine Shipyard Welding and Fabrication Certification familiarises participants with essential safety precautions and equips them with knowledge of different welding equipment and techniques. It also helps participants identify suitable electrodes and welding parameters and provides practical skills for executing repairs on plates and pipes. The marine shipyard welding and fabrication certification course will teach attendees the importance of performing marine shipyard welding and fabrication works with great attention to detail, patience, and incredibly high technical skills.

What is maritime welding?

Skilled welders will be consistently sought, but those with specialised expertise often have a competitive advantage. If you are already a welder or dream of becoming one, specialisation in maritime welding may be just what you need.

Maritime welding encompasses various tasks, from the work conducted by commercial welder divers on offshore oil rigs to the welding involved in building or repairing marine vessels. Maritime welders leverage their industrial welding expertise to join metals or plastics at the molecular level, enhancing their hardness, flexibility, and tensile strength. This ensures the durability of marine craft against extreme conditions such as heat, cold, pressure, and other environmental stresses.

What welding is used in a shipyard?

Stick welding, also known as SMAW, is the primary and most versatile form of welding used in the shipbuilding industry. It involves the use of consumable electrodes with flux to protect the weld pool from atmospheric contamination. SMAW is commonly used in shipyards thanks to its cheap cost and ease of use.

Who Should Attend?

This Rcademy Marine Shipyard Welding and Fabrication Certification course is ideal for:

• Aspiring welders who wish to become certified welders specialised in marine applications.
• Welding technicians looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in marine welding and fabrication techniques.
• Shipyard workers involved in shipbuilding, repair, and maintenance.
• Maritime engineers involved in the design, construction, and inspection of marine structures and vessels.
• Career changers like metalworking or construction professionals looking to transition into the marine sector.
• Pumpmen
• Shipyard welder
• Repair team members
• Marine technicians
• Marine crew
• Ships fitters

What are the Course Objectives?

Upon successful completion of the Rcademy Marine Shipyard Welding and Fabrication Certification Course, participants will:

• Understand the operation and performance of various welding equipment and their underlying principles.
• Master advanced techniques in gas cutting.
• Identify potential hazards and adhere to pertinent safety protocols during hot work procedures.
• Attain proficiency in producing acceptable weld joints on steel and nonferrous plates and pipes using both gas and arc welding techniques across various positions.
• Acquire knowledge of appropriate welding electrodes, filler rod selection, and parameter adjustments tailored to the materials being welded.
• Develop expertise in brazing utilising filler rods such as silver and bronze.
• Learn how to weld different metals, including steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and aluminium.
• Familiarize themselves with TIG and MIG welding processes and plasma cutting methods.

How will this Course be Presented?

This participant-centred training is designed to meet participants’ expectations and enable them to build their knowledge and skills. The program engages different teaching approaches and strategies to help participants learn continuously and actively. The class is taught by well-known professionals in the field who have practised for a good number of years. Most importantly, the course modules are based on specialised and comprehensive research results in this field.

The Rcademy Marine Shipyard Welding and Fabrication Certification features real-time lectures and practical and theoretical lessons. It offers the participants lecture notes for subsequent review, case studies, video presentations, and real-life situations. Participants will also take part in quizzes, seminars, and mock sessions, a space where all learners can give their feedback and confirm that optimal satisfaction has been achieved.

What are the Topics Covered in this Course? 

Module 1: Introduction to Marine Welding and Fabrication

• Overview of the marine industry
• Overview of the marine industry
• Importance of welding and fabrication in shipbuilding and repair
• Career opportunities and industry trends

Module 2: Welding Processes and Techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
• Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
• Welding positions and joint configurations

Module 3: Material Types and Casting Discontinuities

• Characteristics of steel, castings, and forgings
• Types of discontinuities
• ABS requirements for steel, castings, and forgings

Module 4: Material Characteristics, Properties and Tests

• Material property testing
• Tensile
• Hardness
• Weld soundness testing
• Bend
• Fillet break
• Nick break
• Toughness
• Fatigue

Module 5: Basic Welding Metallurgy

• The grain structure of steel
• Grain size and properties
• Cooling rates and structural properties
• Pre-heating and cooling
• Thermal stress relief
• Heat treatment methods

Module 6: Weld Joint Geometry and Welding Terminology

• Overview of basic weld joints
• Weld joint parts and preparation
• Explanation of types of welds:
• Groove
• Fillet
• Spot/Seam
• Plug/Slot
• Surfacing
• Back
• Backing
• Weld application terminology

Module 7: Weld Symbol Types and Test Symbol Types

• Weld symbols
• Test symbols
• Supplementary symbols

Module 8: Welding Processes

• Shielded metal arc welding
• Gas metal arc welding
• Safety precautions in gas and arc welding
• Gas and arc welding gear and attachments
• Gas and arc welding processes
• Flux core arc welding
• Submerged arc welding
• Gas tungsten arc welding
• Joint preparation
• Brazing and cutting processes

Module 9: Welding Discontinuities and Repairs

• Surface discontinuities
• Surface discontinuity weld repairs
• Weld root discontinuities
• Root discontinuity weld repairs
• Internal discontinuities
• Internal discontinuity weld repairs
• Cracking and cracking repairs

Module 10: Welding Procedure Qualification

• Welder qualification documents
• Required and optional tests to be carried out

Module 11: Welder Performance Qualification

• Welder qualification assessment criteria
• Monitoring production welding

Module 12: Welding Stress Control

• Heating and cooling consequences on welding stresses
• Methods of controlling welding stress
• Weld stress correction techniques
• Welding sequence best practices

Module 13: Piping Drawings

• Fabrication
• Welding and testing
• Installation and repair

Module 14: Industry Standards and Regulations

• International Maritime Organisation (IMO) standards
• Classification society requirements
• Welding codes and standards (e.g., AWS D1.1, ABS, Lloyd’s Register)
• Environmental regulations and sustainability initiatives

Module 15: Advanced Topics in Marine Welding and Fabrication

• Welding automation and shipbuilding robotics
• AdaOne software & IMB Robotics
• Emerging technologies and trends
• Laser welding
• Ultrasonic welding
• Atomic hydrogen welding
• Thermit welding
• Explosive welding
• Electric beam welding
• Alphaabets 3D Engineering Twins
• Exxar Cloud AR & VR
• Research and development in marine welding and fabrication