Evaluate Advanced Metal Welding Processes (45 Hours)

Evaluate Advanced Metal Welding Processes

Introduction

This module is specially designed to train participants in several aspects of welding technologies and build up the competencies required to implement the technologies in various industrial applications. These include welding processes such as fusion stir welding, solid state welding, solid-liquid state welding and welding metallurgy. This course also benefits engineers who wish to refresh their fundamentals and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in welding technology. The knowledge gained during this course benefits both the participants who stand to upgrade their individual expertise and their companies with the opportunity to improve their competitiveness. This module will introduce 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.

Why This Course

  • Designed specifically to meet local industry demands
  • Highly practical and intensive
  • Latest knowledge and up-to-date technology
  • Case studies highlighting industrial application
  • Expert trainers in the field with industrial experience

Who Should Attend

The module will benefit operation managers, manufacturing managers/engineers, production planning/materials/mechanical/production engineers, foremen and skilled operators, quality control managers/engineers, materials purchasing engineers, laboratory managers and engineers, university students specialising in materials science and mechanical engineering, as well as personnel from any manufacturing company that uses welding as a joining process, including the precision engineering, aerospace, automotive, and electronics sectors.

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

Upon Completion of this Course

Participants who successfully complete the required training and attain competency in this module will be awarded a Statement of Attainment (SOA) by the Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA).

The WSQ SOA reflects the Skills Standard title attained by the learner under the national Skills Framework and identifies the training provider. With effect from 1 July 2026, the SOA will also include the title of the completed course, providing clearer context on the course content and competency attained for better recognition by employers.

For this course, the SOA will indicate the following Skills Standard title: 
Evaluate Application of Advanced Metal Welding Processes to Enhance Welding Process for Manufacturing

Participants must also meet the following criteria to receive their SOAs:

  • Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
  • Take all assessments; and
  • Pass the course.

Note: Trainees will have to bear the full course fee upon failure to meet either one of the criteria.

 Find out more about the WSQ SOA certificate

Why Your Statement of Attainment (SOA) Shows a Skills Standard Title


Sample WDQ SOA wef Jul 2026
The above image shows an example of a Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued from 1 July 2026.

The Statement of Attainment (SOA) issued by the Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) reflects the relevant Skills Standard title, such as a Technical Skills and Competency (TSC) title. This is because the SOA is aligned with the national Skills Framework, ensuring consistent recognition of competencies across industries and among employers.

While the course title describes the learning experience, the Skills Standard title identifies the specific nationally recognised competency attained.

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 Course Fee

The full course fee for this course is $3,000 before funding and prevailing GST.

Nett Course Fee

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) ² SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) (ETSS) ¹
$3,270 $981 $381 $381
All fees are inclusive of GST 9%.
Please note that fees and funding amounts are subject to change.
Long Term Visit Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holders

The Long Term Visit Pass Plus (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.
¹ Enhanced Training Support For Small & Medium Enterprise Scheme (ETSS)

The ¹Enhanced Training Support for Small & Medium Enterprises scheme (ETSS) supports company-sponsored participants with up to 90% course fee subsidies.  To qualify, both the employers and trainees must meet the following eligibility criteria.

  • Eligible Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) must meet all of the following conditions:
    • Registered or incorporated in Singapore
    • Employment size of not more than 200 employees, or annual sales turnover of not more than $100 million

  • SME-sponsored trainees must meet all of the following:
    • Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
    • Course fees are fully paid for by the employer
    • Trainee is not a full-time national serviceman
Further Information:
This scheme is intended for all organisations, including non-business entities not registered with ACRA, for example, Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs), societies, etc. Only ministries, statutory boards, and other government agencies are NOT eligible under the Enhanced Training Support for SMEs Scheme. Sole proprietorships which meet all of the above criteria are also eligible.
² 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.

Eligible Singapore Citizens can receive higher subsidies of up to 90% of course fees.
SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

All Singapore Citizens aged 25 years old and above are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Opening Credit), which can be used to offset course fees (for self-sponsored registrations only).
SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career)

The SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career) is only applicable for the full A*STAR SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) enrolments, and cannot be used for standalone or individual module sign-ups.

How Course Fees are Calculated

TYPE CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS
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 SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) 
FUNDING SOURCE
Not applicable for Funding Support SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ² SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹
 Full Course Fee  $3,000 $3,000 $3,000   $3,000
Funding Support Not Applicable   ($2,100)  ($2,700)  ($2,700)
Nett Course Fee $3,000   $900 $300  $300
GST 9% $270  $81*  $81*  $81*
Total Course Fee Payable to Training Provider $3,270  $981 $381 $381
* Based on 30% of Full Course Fee

About the Trainers

Mr Pan Dayou
Dr Sun Zheng
Dr Chew Youxiang
Mr Pan Dayou
Mr Pan Dayou
Lead Research Engineer
A*STAR SIMTech

Mr Pan Dayou is a Lead Research Engineer at A*STAR SIMTech, with over 30 years of experience in Welding & Materials Joining. He started his career in the power generation industry where he worked as a welding engineer for 10 years. His expertise covers welding fabrication for boilers & pressure vessels, valves, structures, aerospace & marine engines, avionic device, battery & fuel-cell systems etc.; welding & brazing of materials ranging from metals to ceramics. In addition, his expertise also extends to the development of welding and allied processes, compliance with welding codes/standards etc. He has published over 30 welding papers. He holds a BEng degree in Welding Technology, a MSc degree in Materials Processing, and a diploma in IWE/IIW.

Dr Sun Zheng
Dr Sun Zheng
Consultant

Dr Sun Zheng obtained his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Lappeenranta University of Technology, Finland. He has more than thirty-five years of experience in the field of materials joining, having worked in the research institute, university, and industrial environments. Dr Sun, who specialises in welding processes and welding metallurgy, has published over a hundred and twenty papers in international journals and conference proceedings. He was the joint recipient of the 1995 National Technology Award (currently President’s Technology Award) for contributions to the marine repair processes using electron beam technology. Dr Sun is a Fellow of International Institute of Welding (IIW) and the President of Singapore Welding Society.

Dr Chew Youxiang
Dr Chew Youxiang
Senior Principal Scientist
A*STAR SIMTech

Dr Chew Youxiang is a Senior Principal Scientist with SIMTech and works in the area of laser materials processing since 2012. Dr Chew has experience in both experimental process development and numerical modelling of laser-aided additive manufacturing (LAAM) processes. He has continuously worked in extending the capability of using LAAM for 3D additive manufacturing applications in terms of size and complexities of the components built. He has also developed a method to build freeform structures with overhang regions using LAAM and successfully applied the method to build an offshore structural component. Dr Chew’s research interests are on microstructure simulation of LAAM process and enhancing the material properties of existing and new alloy systems.

Registration

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  • Please register for this course through our online form: Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
  • For the first question, please select "Modular Programmes (Standalone Modules".
  • Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
  • When the next intake is confirmed, a confirmation email with payment information will be sent to applicants to finalise their participation.

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Contact Us

Technical Enquiries General Enquiries

Mr PAN Dayou,
Email: pan_dayou@a-star.edu.sg 

Mr WU Zi An,
Email: wu_zi_an@a-star.edu.sg

Schedules

Modules Skills Course Code Reference Next Intake(s)' Training Period
(Click on the dates to view their schedules)		 Registration Status 

AWT M1:

  • Design Arc Welding (45 hours)
 TGS-2018502754 The schedule for the next intake (Yr 2027) is still in the planning stage.  

AWT M2:

  • Review Welding Operation & Quality Control (45 hours) 
 TGS-2018502755 The schedule for the next intake is still in the planning stage.  

AWT M3:

  • Evaluate Advanced Metal Welding Processes (45 hours)
 TGS-2018502726 The schedule for the next intake is still in the planning stage.  
Remarks: Participants are free to complete the advanced welding technologies modules in whichever order they prefer.

Note: A*STAR SIMTech and A*STAR 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 SWDA-approved/SWDA-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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