Ship Welder Course
Gain mastery in ship hull welding, from steel selection through to distortion control. This Ship Welder Training Course develops practical expertise in FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, marine safety protocols, and inspection procedures, enabling maritime professionals to produce robust, watertight, and classification society-compliant welds that meet industry demands.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Ship Welder Training Course provides focused, hands-on instruction in welding ship hull structures safely and to required standards. Participants will learn about hull steel grades, plate thickness selection, corrosion control, setup for FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW processes, consumable matching, WPS development, joint preparation, distortion control, non-destructive testing, documentation, and hot work safety to ensure welds are strong, compliant, and ready for inspection.
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Develop skills
- Marine steel selection: select appropriate hull plate grades, thicknesses, and preheat requirements swiftly.
- Ship welding processes: implement FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW for effective hull fabrication.
- Weld quality assurance and NDT: conduct visual inspections, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle testing, and penetrant testing to marine standards.
- Hull joint preparation: prepare butt and fillet welds, establish fit-up, and configure WPS parameters.
- Distortion control: apply welding sequences, clamps, and back-gouging techniques to maintain hull alignment.
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