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Modular Programmes (under specialisations):
ADVANCED WELDING TECHNOLOGIES
Introduction
Welding plays a crucial role in various manufacturing sectors and has experienced substantial growth. As the demand for high productivity, quality, and cost-effective solutions increases, the need for advanced welding technology becomes more important. SIMTech's courses offer participants an integrated approach to understanding the diverse aspects of welding and related technologies. The curriculum covers various welding processes, including arc welding, laser welding, electron beam welding, friction stir welding, diffusion bonding, and brazing. Participants will also engage in discussions about welding metallurgy and the weldability of different ferrous and non-ferrous alloys.
Additionally, the courses are designed to provide a quick and effective guide to executing welding operations, developing welding procedures, weld design and simulation, troubleshooting, and welding quality control. The aim is to equip participants with the skills and knowledge of state-of-the-art welding technologies through a combination of classroom lectures, hands-on lab training, and project-based case studies.
Why These Courses
These courses are specifically designed to train participants in various aspects of welding technologies and to build the competencies needed for implementation in different industrial applications. Topics include welding processes, weld design, weldability testing methods, process automation, distortion control, material selection, and welding processing parameters. The courses will also benefit engineers looking to refresh their foundational knowledge and stay current with the latest developments in welding technology. The knowledge gained will enhance individual expertise while providing companies with opportunities to improve competitiveness.
Who Should Attend
The courses are geared towards operation managers, manufacturing managers/engineers, production planning engineers, materials engineers, mechanical engineers, production engineers, foremen, skilled operators, quality control managers/engineers, materials purchasing engineers, laboratory managers, and engineers. They are relevant for professionals in all manufacturing industries that utilise welding as a joining process, including precision engineering, aerospace, marine, oil and gas, automotive, and electronics sectors.
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Certifications
Upon Completion of Each Module
Participants will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment (SOA) certificate for each individual module, if they meet the following criteria:
- Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
- Take all assessments; and
- Pass the course.
Click here to learn more about WSQ Certificates.
The individual modules offered under the Advanced Welding Technologies specialisation are:
- AWT M1 : Design Arc Welding (45 hours)
- AWT M2 : Review Welding Operation & Quality Control (45 hours)
- AWT M3 : Evaluate Advanced Metal Welding Processes (45 hours)
The name printed on the Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by SkillsFuture Singapore is the Skills Standard title, such as a Technical Skills and Competency (TSC) title, rather than the course title. This is because the SOA is aligned with the national Skills Framework, ensuring consistent recognition across industries and among employers. While the course title describes the learning experience, the SOA certifies the specific nationally recognised competency attained.
Pre-Requisites
Pre-Requisites
- Applicants should possess a degree in any discipline or a diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related working experience.
- Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications are still welcome to apply, but shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview for special approval.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Full and Nett Course Fee
Full Course Fee for each module
| AWT M1 | AWT M2 | AWT M3 |
|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
Nett Course Fee for each module
| Module | International Participants | Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above (MCES) ¹ | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) (ETSS) ² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWT M1 | $3,270 | $981 | $381 | $381 |
| AWT M2 | $3,270 | $981 | $381 | $381 |
| AWT M3 | $3,270 | $981 | $381 | $381 |
LTVP+ Holders = Long Term Visit Pass Plus Holders
Please visit the respective module's webpage for more information on the course details and fee breakdown.
LONG TERM VISIT PASS PLUS (LTVP+) HOLDERS
- The LTVP+ scheme applies to lawful foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens with (i) at least one Singapore Citizen child or are expecting one from the marriage, or at least three years of marriage, and (ii) where the Singapore Citizen sponsor is able to support the family.
- All LTVP+ holders can be identified with their green visit pass cards, with the word ‘PLUS’ printed on the back of the card.
ENHANCED TRAINING SUPPORT FOR SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE (SMEs) SCHEME (ETSS)
The ¹Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) scheme (ETSS) is for company-sponsored participants who are subject to the eligibility criteria shown below:
SMEs that meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
SME-sponsored Trainees:
Further Info: This scheme is intended for all organisations, including non-business entities not registered with ACRA e.g. VWOs, societies, etc. Only ministries, statutory boards, and other government agencies are NOT eligible under Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Scheme. Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible. |
SKILLSFUTURE MID-CAREER ENHANCED SUBSIDY (MCES)
- The ²SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) is meant for employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years old and above.
SkillsFuture Credit
- All Singaporeans aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Opening SkillsFuture Credit and One-off SkillsFuture Credit Top Up) which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).
List of Modules
AWT M1: Design Arc Welding (45 hours)
INTRODUCTION
Arc welding techniques have been widely used in almost all manufacturing industries. This module will provide comprehensive training on different arc welding processes, such as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Plasma Arc Welding (PAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW). The module will also cover the weldability of various materials such as aluminium, titanium, and nickel alloys, low alloy steels, and stainless steels. Project based case studies will be carried out to enable the students to practise the applications of arc welding for different materials.
What you Will learn
This module is designed to equip participants with knowledge of arc welding for various metals and alloys.
Content covered in this module include:
- Principles and characteristics of various arc welding processes
- Process advantages and limitations
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
- Submerged arc welding (SAW)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
- Plasma arc welding (PAW)
- Advanced techniques for various arc welding processes
- Welding metallurgy principles and their applications for weld quality control
- Weld defect formation and prevention
- Weldability of various engineering materials
- Welding of low alloy and stainless steels
- Welding of aluminium and magnesium alloys
- Welding of titanium and Ni-based alloys
Course Webpage
AWT M2: Review Welding Operation and Quality Control (45 hours)
Introduction
This module aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the basics of weld design, evaluation of mechanical properties, different weldability testing methods, inspection of welded joints, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods. The module will train the participants in the implementation of welding quality control. The participants will also learn the essential skills and knowledge of welding procedure development and documentation. Project based case studies will equip participants with appropriate knowledge and skills to plan real welding operation scenarios.
What you Will learn
This module will mainly focus on destructive and non-destructive testing and the inspection for welded joints, welding design, mechanised and automated welding, and welding quality control. The detailed contents include:- Methodologies for evaluating weldability
- Principles for pre/post weld heat treatment
- Principles of destructive and non-destructive testing and inspection of welds
- Basics of weld design
- Fundamentals of modelling and simulation in welding
- Approaches and specifications for mechanisation and automation of welding processes
- Correlation among welding process parameters, residual stresses, and weld joint distortion
- Procedures for performing QA and QC in welding operations
Course Webpage
AWT M3: Evaluate Advanced Metal Welding Processes (45 hours)
Introduction
This module will introduce fusion and solid state welding processes such as arc welding, laser welding, electron beam welding, friction stir welding, brazing, resistance welding and ultrasonic welding. The process principle, procedure, equipment, and quality control will be dealt with for the specific techniques. Project-based case studies will be offered to give participants a more in-depth understanding on the techniques and how to implement them in real industrial applications.
What You Will Learn
Content covered in this module include:- Fundamentals of fusion welding, welding metallurgy and brazing
- Laser and laser welding
- Electron beam welding
- Basics of friction stir welding techniques
- Friction stir welding of different alloys and post weld heat treatment and dissimilar materials
- Fundamentals of resistance spot welding (RSW) and ultrasonic welding (USW)
- Brazement design, filler metals & joint preparation
- Torch & furnace based brazing processes & materials
- Project based case studies on friction stir welding, brazing & RSW
Course Webpage
Contact Us
- For technical enquiries, please contact:
Mr PAN Dayou,
Email: dypan@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
- For general enquiries, please contact:
Mr WU Zi An,
Email: wu_zi_an@SIMTech.a-star.edu.sg
Registration
- Please register for this course through our Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
- For the first question, please select "Modular Programmes".
- Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
- Once the next intake is confirmed to commence, SIMTech will contact the applicants to share the class information.
Schedules
| Modules | Skills Course Code Reference | Next Intake(s)'s Training Period (Click on the dates to view its schedules) | Registration Status |
AWT M1:
| TGS-2018502754 |  26 Aug 2025 - 23 Oct 2025 | Registration for the Aug 2025 intake closes on 19 Aug 2025. |
AWT M2:
| TGS-2018502755 | 6 Jan 2026 - 10 Mar 2026 | |
AWT M3:
| TGS-2018502726 | The next intake's schedule is still in the planning stage. |
Note: SIMTech and ARTC reserve the right to change the class/schedule/course fee or any details about the course without prior notice to the participants.
Announcement:
- From 1 Oct 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)'s funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. More information may be viewed here.
- Participants will be provided with digital course materials when attending our courses. Please note that printed copies will not be available.
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