Oxy-acetylene Welding is one of the most common forms of welding in use throughout industry.

About the course:

This Oxy Acetylene Welding Safety program shows operators how to use Oxy-acetylene equipment safely and correctly.

The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of operating Oxy-acetylene equipment safely as well as to demonstrate the correct and safe way to perform some of the most common welds.

The program includes:

• Explanation of how the Oxy-acetylene process works
• Workshop and Equipment Safety
• Explanation of all the components which make up the Welding Unit
• Flame types and their cuttings
• Backfire and Flashback
• Running a Bead with and without a Rod
• Correct oxy acetylene welding safety procedure for a variety of Welds including:
  • Edge Welds
  • Corner Welds
  • Butt Welds
  • Fillet Welds
• Safe procedures for the Closing Down of the Welding Unit