Technical skills

Stick (electrode) welding

Stick (electrode) welding training: the most common and simplest form of welding, mainly for steel. Easy to learn, with personal guidance and plenty of practice.

Good stick welders are in high demand!

WHAT DOES THIS STICK (ELECTRODE) WELDING TRAINING COVER?

Stick welding is an art that requires mastering a very specific process.

In practice, the stick welding technique is widely used for welding steel.

Stick welding is fairly easy to learn and, with a simple machine, you can start quickly and cost-effectively.

The drawback is that it is a fully manual process, making it less efficient than semi-automatic welding.

Stick welding is the most used and simplest form of welding.

  • Safety and responsibilities
  • Material behaviour
  • Constructions, execution and weld defects
  • Setting up the welding equipment
  • Welding electrodes and mains connection
  • Welding positions:
    • Flat welding (PA)
    • Horizontal fillet weld (PB)
    • Horizontal and vertical welding (PC)
  • Application: steel

This training teaches you the stick welding technique in a hands-on way. No welding experience yet? Take our welding techniques training to learn the basic techniques. Or choose one of our other specific courses: aluminium welding, stainless steel welding, steel welding or TIG welding.

ACTIONS, NOT WORDS!

  • One or more days of tailored hands-on training
  • Lots of experience (1 day) / little experience (2 days) / no experience (3 to 5 days)
  • 100% hands-on training
  • Every participant receives a certificate of attendance

Frequently asked questions

What is stick welding used for?

Stick welding (with a shielded electrode) is the simplest and most used technique, mainly for steel. With a simple welding machine you can get started quickly.

Who is this training for?

For anyone who wants to learn to weld quickly with an affordable machine. Some welding experience is a plus.

Do I receive a certificate?

Every participant receives a certificate of attendance. The duration depends on your experience (1 to 5 days).

Open sessions or a tailored programme?

OPEN SESSIONS

Register someone for a scheduled session via the training calendar.

Training calendar

TAILORED

Let us design a programme built entirely around your own workplace.

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