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SMAW/MMA Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Manual Metal Arc Welding
Master SMAW/MMA Welding Skills for Industrial Piping, Structural, and Offshore Applications with Practical Knowledge
Last updated 6/2025
English
What you'll learn
- Understand SMAW/MMA welding process fundamentals, components, and arc behavior.
- Identify and select proper electrodes and welding parameters for various metals.
- Perform safe and correct welding techniques in flat, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Detect, prevent, and evaluate common weld defects with quality control basics.
- Read and understand welding symbols, joint types, and edge preparations.
- Follow industry-standard WPS, welding codes, and safety practices confidently.
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Course content
16 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 30m total length
Requirements
- No prior welding experience is required – beginners are welcome.
- Basic understanding of English or regional language (for video/audio clarity).
- Safety gear (helmet, gloves, jacket) and access to a welding setup if practicing.
Description
Welcome to the SMAW/MMA – Shielded Metal Arc Welding / Manual Metal Arc Welding course – your comprehensive pathway to mastering one of the most widely used and reliable welding processes in the industry. Whether you're entering the field of fabrication, maintenance, QA/QC, or inspection engineering, this course is designed to give you a strong foundation and practical edge in welding operations.
SMAW, commonly known as Stick Welding, is an essential welding method used in pipelines, pressure vessels, structural steel, shipbuilding, oil & gas industries, offshore structures, and heavy equipment repair. This course covers everything from the basic theory of arc welding to the detailed inspection of welds, defects, and safe practices. It’s ideal for both freshers and working professionals looking to upgrade their technical skill set.
Throughout this training, you’ll learn about welding power sources, current selection (AC/DC), types of electrodes and their classifications (E6010, E7018, etc.), electrode angles, arc striking methods, and maintaining a stable arc. You'll explore edge preparation, groove types, filler materials, joint types, and welding positions like 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 6G, with a focus on industry-relevant techniques.
You'll also dive into weld defects such as porosity, slag inclusion, undercut, incomplete fusion, and how to prevent or correct them. Safety protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE), and fire protection practices are also integrated into the training, preparing you for real-world job sites.
By the end of this course, you will not only understand the theory but also be able to interpret welding symbols, read WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications), and support welding quality assessments. This is an excellent resource if you are preparing for NDT Level II, CSWIP 3.1, AWS CWI, or working towards a career as a welding inspector or QA/QC engineer.
Whether you're planning to work offshore, on oil rigs, in refineries, or in fabrication yards, this course gives you the confidence to operate safely and skillfully in demanding environments.
Join us and gain a valuable skill that will open doors to opportunities in India and abroad – especially in the Gulf and international job markets where skilled welders and inspectors are in high demand.
Who this course is for:
- Freshers looking to enter welding, fabrication, or mechanical trade careers.
- Technical students in ITI, diploma, or engineering wanting hands-on welding knowledge.
- QA/QC engineers, welding inspectors, and NDT trainees upgrading technical knowledge.
- Job seekers preparing for interviews in oil & gas, refinery, or offshore projects.
- Working welders aiming to improve technique, understand codes, or pass WQT tests.
- Professionals preparing for certifications like CSWIP 3.1, AWS-CWI, or ASNT Level II.