Ship Welder Course
Gain expertise in ship hull welding, from choosing the right steel to managing distortion. This Ship Welder Training Programme develops essential hands-on abilities in FCAW, GMAW, SMAW techniques, maritime safety measures, and inspection processes, allowing professionals in the shipping sector to produce robust, leak-proof welds that meet classification society standards and ensure vessel integrity.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Ship Welder Training Programme offers practical hands-on training to weld ship hulls safely and up to required standards. You will cover hull steel types, selecting plate thicknesses, managing corrosion, setting up FCAW, GMAW and SMAW processes, matching consumables, creating Welding Procedure Specifications, preparing joints, controlling distortion, conducting non-destructive tests, handling documentation, and following hot work safety rules to ensure welds are durable, compliant, and ready for inspection.
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Develop skills
- Select marine steel: pick suitable hull plate grades, thicknesses, and preheating quickly.
- Master ship welding methods: use FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW for building hull structures.
- Conduct weld quality checks and NDT: carry out visual inspections, UT, MT, PT according to maritime rules.
- Prepare hull joints: set up butt and fillet welds, align fit-ups, and apply WPS settings.
- Control distortion: apply welding sequences, clamps, and back-gouging to maintain hull alignment.
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