MIG/MAG Welding Course Level 1 to 4

In the MIG/MAG welding course, you will learn the professional techniques of arc welding with a consumable electrode in shielding gas. After completing the training, you should be able to independently perform the described and established skills based on standard drawings and work instructions. The difference between MIG and MAG lies in the material being welded. MIG welding is with aluminum, MAG welding is with steel or stainless steel.

MIG/MAG Welding Course Level 1

Course duration: 17 weeks.

The following topics will be covered:
  • Welding processes.
  • Welding equipment for MIG/MAG welding.
  • Welding of internal and external fillet welds in PA and PB positions.
  • Welding of workpieces made from rod, plate, profile, and pipe materials in the aforementioned positions. Special attention will also be given to selecting the correct parameters and preventing malfunctions.

MIG/MAG Welding Course Level 2

Course duration: 17 weeks.

The following topics will be covered:
  • Chemical concepts.
  • Iron and steel production.
  • Cast iron/cast steel and alloying elements.
  • The influence of carbon on the properties of steel and its consequences for the weldability of steel.
  • Commercial forms of aluminum and steel products.
  • Weld examination.
  • Welding of internal and external fillet welds, with or without back welding, in PB, PC, PD, PG, and PF positions.
  • Welding of V-lap joints in PF positions and V-groove welds in PA position.
  • Welding of workpieces made from and/or composed of rod, plate, and profile materials in the aforementioned positions.
  • Welding of internal fillet welds in PB, PD, PF, and PG positions, external fillet welds in PB and PD positions; V-groove welds in PA and PF positions; I-groove welds in PG position.
  • Welding of workpieces composed of plate material, incorporating the previously mentioned joint types, joint forms, and welding positions.
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MIG/MAG Welding Course Level 3

Course duration: 34 weeks.
The following topics will be covered:
  • Weld joint types and preparations.
  • Loads on constructions.
  • Shrinkage phenomena.
  • Welding positions and weld symbols on drawings.
  • Blueprint reading.
  • Welding of internal and external fillet welds, with or without back welding, in PA, PB, PC, PD, and PF positions.
  • Welding of open V-groove welds and double V-groove welds (X-groove welds) in PA and PF positions.
  • Welding of workpieces made from and/or composed of rod, plate, profile, and pipe materials in the aforementioned positions.

MIG/MAG Welding Course Level 4

Course duration: 34 weeks.

The following topics will be covered:
  • Process variables in welding.
  • The arc.
  • Welding consumables.
  • Welding imperfections, their causes, and prevention.
  • Practical welding.
  • Safety, health, welfare, and environment (Occupational Health and Safety).
  • Welding of internal fillet welds in PD and PF positions.
  • Welding of V-groove welds and double V-groove welds in PE, PF, and PC positions.
  • Because we work with small groups, there is a lot of personal attention and guidance. In our welding school, we use the most modern equipment, and lessons are taught by experienced instructors.
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Examinations

The welding courses conclude with a theoretical and practical examination. These examinations are administered by an independent examiner from the Netherlands Institute of Welding (NIL). If you pass, you will receive a NIL diploma. This diploma remains valid indefinitely.
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Recognized Training Provider NIL

Elektrolas is registered with the Netherlands Institute of Welding (NIL) as a Recognized Training Provider. This recognition means that our practical skills and management training courses meet the conditions stipulated in the NIL regulations. This includes quality control, curriculum, materials, and the experience of our instructors.

General Information

Elektrolas offers practical skills training courses as follows:

  • Start dates: September, January, February, and March
  • Course duration Level 1-2: 13 or 17 weeks
  • Course duration Level 3-4: 34 weeks
  • Class times: Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu 5:30 PM-8:30 PM | Sat 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
  • Location: Elektrolas Lastechniek in Waalwijk
If your company is affiliated with Stichting OOM (Training, Development, Metalworking), there are possibilities to apply for subsidies for this management training course.
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Subsidy Opportunities

There are various opportunities to qualify for an attractive subsidy. You must apply for these yourself, but we are, of course, happy to assist you by informing you about the different options.

Stichting OOM
OOM is a training consultancy in metalworking. Their goal is to elevate craftsmanship in the metal industry. They achieve this by stimulating a learning culture within companies. OOM co-finances training costs for employers, employees, or apprentices. Read more about Stichting OOM.

Elektrolas Welding School

Because we work with small groups, there is a lot of personal attention and guidance. In our welding school, we use the most modern equipment, and lessons are taught by experienced instructors. During the training, we visit a destructive testing laboratory. Here, our students see how the materials they work with daily are tested.

Are you interested in a welding course? Request more information via our contact form or call our Training Department at 0416-235036.

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Meet Rense

We strive daily to help companies in the welding industry work better, smarter, and safer. If you have a question or face a challenge, our welding technicians are ready to assist you. Contact us via 0416-336777 or info@elektrolas.com.