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(RUN UNDER: JAN JAGRITI EDUCATIONAL TRUST)
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SMAW Welding

Duration: 2 Months | Eligibility: 10th | Sector: All Industrial

Course Overview

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), commonly known as stick welding, is a foundational skill in the construction and fabrication industry. Our rigorous hands-on program prepares you to pass coding tests required by top employers.

Over 2 intensive months, trainees will spend a majority of their time in fully equipped welding booths, practicing various positions from flat to overhead, mastering techniques on different joints and material thicknesses.

What You Will Learn

  • SMAW basics and machine setup
  • Proper electrode selection
  • Joint types and preparations
  • All welding positions (1G to 6G)
  • Identifying welding defects
  • Visual inspection techniques

Course Curriculum

Personal protective equipment (PPE), arc welding safety, machine calibration, and striking an arc.

Practicing fundamental weld beads, lap joints, and tee joints in comfortable positions.

Advanced positional welding fighting gravity, proper bead progression, and weaving techniques.

The ultimate test for a welder: executing flawless welds on pipes in fixed positions, minimizing defects like porosity and undercut.

Career Opportunities & Salary

Highly sought after in shipbuilding, structural construction, pipeline installations, and general fabrication.

  • Job Roles: Welder, Welding Inspector, Coded Welder
  • Top Recruiters: L&T, Cochin Shipyard, Gulf Construction Companies, Automobile Manufacturers
  • India Salary: 20k - 50k / month
  • Gulf Salary: 60k - 1.5L / month

Eligibility & Certification

Eligibility Requirements: 10th pass. Good eyesight and steady hands are essential.

Certification: Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, students will be awarded a recognized completion certificate by ITTI, run under Jan Jagriti Educational Trust. This certificate validates your skills and readiness for domestic and international employment.

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