{"id":154292,"date":"2026-01-23T17:06:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T00:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/?p=154292"},"modified":"2026-01-23T17:06:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T00:06:24","slug":"the-need-to-develop-vocational-training-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/2026\/01\/23\/the-need-to-develop-vocational-training-program\/","title":{"rendered":"The need to develop vocational training program"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dr Sarath Obeysekera<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n

It is utmost important that Sti Lanka develops vocational training educational revolution to train our youngsters\u00a0Proposed curriculum will help them students to get into a highly paid employment\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IDMNC ADVANCED WELDING<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACADEMY GALLE <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proposed Refresher Training Program for Overseas Employment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7-Day Intensive Refresher Course in MMAW & FCAW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Program Title<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intensive Refresher Training Program in Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMAW) and Flux<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Program Objective<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This short-term refresher program is designed to upgrade and standardize the practical welding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

skills of experienced welders prior to screening and trade testing by foreign employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The program focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Improving quality and consistency<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Enhancing positional welding skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Familiarizing candidates with international trade-test conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Reducing common causes of rejection during overseas screening<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The syllabus is benchmarked against internationally accepted welding training references,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

including the AWS Welding Handbook (Volumes 1 & 2) and Welding Principles and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Target Group<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Experienced welders (local or returnee)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 NVQ Level 3 \/ 4 welders or equivalent industry experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Candidates nominated by foreign employment agencies4. Course Duration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07 Days (Intensive)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daily training duration: 6\u20137 hours per day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mode: Theory + Hands-on Practical Training<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Welding Processes Covered<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Manual Metal Arc Welding (MMAW \/ SMAW)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Detailed Course Syllabus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 1 \u2013 Welding Safety, Fundamentals & Trade-Test Orientation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theory<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Welding safety and health hazards (electrical, arc radiation, fumes, fire)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements for overseas worksites<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Welding symbols and basic fabrication drawing interpretation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Overview of overseas welder trade tests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Plate vs pipe tests<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Welding positions (PA, PB, PC, PF \/ 1G\u20133G\u20135G)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Typical acceptance and rejection criteria<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Familiarization with MMAW and FCAW equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Machine setting verification<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Arc striking techniques and bead appearance standards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 2 \u2013 MMAW Fundamentals & Fillet Welding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theory<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Principles of MMAW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Welding current, polarity, and heat input control<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Electrode classification and applications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Rutile electrodes (E6013)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Basic electrodes (E7018)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Electrode storage, handling, and moisture control<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Fillet welds in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o PA (Flat) positiono PB (Horizontal-Vertical) position<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Slag removal and bead profile improvement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 3 \u2013 MMAW Groove Welds & Positional Welding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theory<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Joint preparation and root gap control<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Causes of common MMAW welding defects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Butt welds in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o PC (Horizontal) position<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o PF (Vertical Up) position<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Multi-pass welding techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Identification and correction of defects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Lack of fusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Undercut<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Slag inclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 4 \u2013 FCAW Fundamentals & Fillet Welding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theory<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Principles of Flux Cored Arc Welding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Differences between FCAW and GMAW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Flux-cored wire classifications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Gas-shielded vs self-shielded FCAW<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Parameter selection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Voltage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Wire feed speed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Travel speed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 FCAW fillet welds in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o PA (Flat) position<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o PB (Horizontal-Vertical) position<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Spatter control and bead shape optimisation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 5 \u2013 FCAW Groove Welds & Vertical Welding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 FCAW butt welds in:o PC (Horizontal) position<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o PF (Vertical Up) position<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Heat input and inter-pass temperature control<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Inter-pass cleaning discipline<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Productivity vs quality balance for trade tests<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 6 \u2013 Weld Quality, Inspection & Repair<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theory<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Visual inspection criteria for weld acceptance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Common causes of overseas trade-test rejection<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Radiographic Testing (RT) \u2013 awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Ultrasonic Testing (UT) \u2013 awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) \u2013 awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practical<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Weld defect repair techniques<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Time-controlled welding practice under inspection conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DAY 7 \u2013 Mock Trade Test & Performance Assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Simulated foreign employer trade test:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o One MMAW test coupon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o One FCAW test coupon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Welding performed under strict time limits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Visual inspection and quality evaluation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feedback<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Individual performance feedback<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Assessment of readiness for overseas screening<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Training Methodology<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Short classroom lectures<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Demonstrations by instructors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Intensive hands-on practical welding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Continuous supervision and feedback<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Mock trade testing under realistic conditions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. OutcomeUpon completion of the program, participants will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Demonstrate improved weld quality and positional welding skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Be familiar with overseas trade-test expectations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Be better prepared for foreign employer screening<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A training completion letter may be issued upon request (this is not a certification or<\/p>\n\n\n\n

qualification).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Reference & Benchmarking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 AWS Welding Handbook, Volume 1 \u2013 Fundamentals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 AWS Welding Handbook, Volume 2 \u2013 Welding Processes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Larry Jeffus, Welding Principles and Applications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Fees & Cost Breakdown<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.1 Course Fee (Per Participant)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The indicative course fee for the 7-Day Intensive Refresher Course in MMAW & FCAW is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LKR 50,000 \u2013 55,000 per participant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Final fee may be adjusted based on batch size, welding process mix, and material usage.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.2 Fee Includes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course fee covers the following components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Instructor and assessor fees<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Use of welding machines and workshop facilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Welding consumables:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o MMAW electrodes (E6013 \/ E7018)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o FCAW wires and shielding gas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Steel plates and test coupons for practice and assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Power, utilities, and workshop safety provisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Mock trade test and performance assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Training coordination and supervision<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.3 Fee Excludes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course fee does not include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Accommodation and meals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\u2022 Transport to and from the training venue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Medical tests or foreign employer screening charges<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Accommodation can be arranged separately at nearby hotel at a reasonable negotiated rate.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.4 Cost Structure (Indicative Internal Breakdown)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost Component Approx. Share<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welding consumables & test materials 35\u201340%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructor & assessor remuneration 30\u201335%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Workshop usage, power & utilities 15\u201320%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Administration & coordination 10\u201315%<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.5 Batch Size Assumptions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Recommended batch size: 10\u201315 trainees per batch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Instructor-to-trainee ratio maintained to ensure quality supervision<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Multiple batches can be conducted subject to demand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.6 Commercial Notes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 The above fee structure is designed for short-term refresher training and pre-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

screening preparation, not for long-duration certification programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Fees are benchmarked against similar short-term welding refresher programs conducted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

locally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Final pricing can be confirmed after agreement on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Batch size<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Welding process emphasis (MMAW \/ FCAW split)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

o Any additional client-specific requirements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This syllabus is indicative and subject to refinement based on client requirements and<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regards

Dr Sarath Obeysekera<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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