Welding Training in Nepal | MIG, TIG & Arc Welding Course

Certified Courses to Build a Skilled Future

Welding is a significant technical skill with applications in construction, metal fabrication, manufacturing, infrastructure, and many industrial applications. Professional welding training courses can offer a solid foundation in welding processes, equipment operation, and work site safety as well as hands-on fabrication skills to individuals interested in pursuing a practical trade.

Apex Skills Academy provides welding training to Nepal on 3 major welding processes, which are TIG, MIG, and ARC welding. Students may elect to take a combination program of TIG, MIG, and ARC welding or just one course on TIG welding, MIG welding, or ARC welding.

Training is planned to offer practical exposure and necessary theoretical knowledge. Students can gain knowledge of welding basics, machine skills, material preparation, welding methods, welding joints, safety, and welding workshop skills, depending on the program.

A skilled trade course may be the key to a better foundation for a future career or self-employment, whether you're new to welding, in your process of seeking employment, or an existing technical worker.

Welding Training Course Details

Apex Skills Academy provides learners with flexible welding training according to their training goals. The combined TIG, MIG and ARC program can be used for learners who wish to become familiar with more than one welding process, and the specialized programs can be used for learners who want to concentrate on one welding process.

Students are required to check the most up-to-date course fee, batch schedule, training venue, and eligibility before enrolling with Apex Skills Academy.

Why Learn Welding in Nepal?

Welding is a practical technical skill used to join and fabricate metal components across many industries. The areas of construction, fabrication, manufacturing, maintenance, infrastructure, and metalworking are where skilled welders can be employed.

There are also the distinct advantages to learning welding: it can give one the foundation necessary to master other specific welding techniques, like TIG, MIG, and ARC welding. After gaining some years of experience and industry-specific qualifications, welders can move on to different industries and avail themselves of jobs outside Nepal.

Welding skills can be used for a variety of fabrication tasks such as gates, grills, railings, frames, repairs, and other metalwork for self-employment. Depending on your abilities, your hands-on experience, your specialty, and the job’s employer or client, your choice of career will differ.

Who can join the welding training course?

This welding training is applicable to:

• Anyone new to welding who has never done it before.
• School and college graduates.
• Individuals who are seeking a job with technical skills.
• Existing workers who want to improve their welding skills.
• Individuals interested in making work.
• People who want to be involved in building or manufacturing.
• 
  Individuals who are looking to take employment opportunities in other countries.
• 
  Individuals who want to begin a welding/fabrication job.

Do I need prior experience?

No, you do not need any prior experience to start the welding training course. The training starts with basic welding fundamentals and slowly introduces the students to the practical welding training, techniques, equipment operation, joint preparation, safety procedures, and workshop practice.

Types of Welding Training in Nepal

1. Arc Welding / SMAW

One of the most common welding processes for welding metal parts is called arc welding or shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). In training, students will learn to prepare an arc welding machine, identify the proper electrodes, establish the correct welding current, and get the metal surfaces ready to weld and create good welds. The students are also introduced to various welding joints, positions, safety procedures, and welding defects in the practical sessions.

Students will learn:

What SMAW is
Explain the working principle of the welding machine.
Electrode selection
Current/amperage settings
Arc striking
Bead formation
Joint preparation
Basic welding positions
Safety

2. MIG Welding / GMAW

MIG welding is also referred to as Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and is accomplished with a continuously fed wire electrode and shielding gas to form a weld. Students will know how to use and prepare MIG welding equipment, wire, gas flow and how to use the torch and speed of the weld. Students engage in practical activities to build control over materials and joints in typical fabrication situations.

Students will learn:

MIG welding fundamentals
Welding machine setup
Wire selection
Shielding gas
Torch handling
Welding speed
Mild-steel applications
Sheet-metal applications
Common MIG defects

3. TIG Welding / GTAW

The continuously fed wire electrode and shielding gas used to form a weld are known as MIG welding (or Gas Metal Arc Welding [GMAW]). Students are taught the fundamentals of operating and setting up MIG welding equipment, choosing the right wire and gas, welding speed, and torch handling. Students learn how to develop control while handling materials and joints that are typical to fabrication.

TIG welding fundamentals
Tungsten electrode
Shielding gas
Current settings
Torch control
Stainless-steel welding
Aluminum welding
Thin-metal welding
Weld finishing

MIG vs TIG vs ARC Welding: Which One Should You Learn?

TIG, MIG, and ARC are different welding processes with different characteristics and applications. You will not be able to decide between them based on the type of job and work you're doing because it comes down to materials being used and how precise or productive you want to be.

If students are interested in several processes, they might choose the TIG, MIG, and ARC welding courses because they offer a blend. Students with a definite career goal may choose a focused course.

Welding Training Syllabus

Welding Fundamentals

Students start with learning some basic welding principles, common welding terms, welding processes, identification of welding equipment, and orientation in the workshop.

Welding Equipment

Students are made familiar with the basic operation and handling of welding machines, electrodes, wire, torches, cables, etc. during welding practice. Equipment setup shall be carried out as per proper operating and safety practices.

Metal Preparation

Good preparation is a key to good welding. Measuring, marking, cutting, grinding, cleaning, and preparing metal surfaces and joints before to welding may be a part of training.

Welding Joints

Students should be introduced to some commonly used types of welds and their usage, such as butt joints, T-joints, lap joints, corner joints, and fillet welds.

Welding Defects

Common welding defects can be identified, and the factors that can cause these defects can be understood. These include cracks, undercutting, lack of fusion, etc., and slag inclusion and distortion.

Practical Welding

Students will have practical sessions where they will be able to use the concepts of welding and work on the appropriate equipment and materials with the trainer's supervision. Practice can include machine operation, joint preparation, welding techniques, and finishing.

Welding Positions: 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, and 6G

Welding positions are a description of how the welding is done. Knowing the various positions is important because the position can impact weld pool control, electrode or torch movement, and/or the overall welding technique.

| Position | General Description                       |
| --------   | ------------------------------------             |
| 1G        | Flat welding position                       |
| 2G        | Horizontal welding position             |
| 3G        | Vertical welding position                  |
| 4G        | Overhead welding position              |
| 5G        | Fixed pipe welding position             |
| 6G        | Inclined fixed pipe welding position |

Practical Welding Training in Kathmandu

Welding is a trade that takes training, in addition to knowledge. Practical training allows students to get to know the welding equipment, gain control, and apply techniques learned in the classroom training.

In practical sessions students can perform activities related to equipment set up, material preparation, welding joints, equipment operation, welding technique, and finishing. The supervision of the trainer is crucial to help students learn about safe working procedures and to build their skills.

A vocational welding course should have practical work as an integral component of the training and not just theory.

Practical Welding Projects

Students will be given the opportunity to practice the welding skills they have acquired during training in practical projects. Depending on the course syllabus and available workshop activities, projects can involve metal preparation, measuring, cutting, joint alignment, tack welding, final welding, grinding, and finishing.

Some projects could be

Metal frames
Gates and grills
Railings
Fabrication structures
Practice of pipes or joints.
Sheet-metal work
Projects undertaken for repair and maintenance work.

Welding Workshop and Equipment

A safe working area and proper equipment are essential for effective welding training. Students should be provided with equipment needed for the welding processes in the course they select.

Welding equipment can consist of:

ARC welding machines
MIG welding machines
TIG welding machines
Welding torches
Electrodes and welding wire
Welding tables
Grinders and cutting tools.
Measuring tools
Welding accessories
Personal protective equipment

Welding Safety Training

Welding is a learning process that cannot be done without safety. Welding products and equipment, heat, sparks, and electricity can cause injury if not handled properly. Students should, therefore, be taught proper safety procedures before and during practical.

These are some of the items that can be covered in welding safety training:

Use of personal protective equipment: Correct use of personal protective equipment.
Welding helmet and eye protection:
Wearing protective gloves and clothing.
Electrical safety
Fire prevention
Proper operation of welding tools.
Workshop ventilation
Safety at the grinding and cutting work stations.
Safe handling of gas cylinders as appropriate.
Use Facilities and Emergency Workshops

Applying proper precautions and safety measures teaches students good work habits and minimizes unnecessary hazards in the workshop.

Welding Training Fee in Nepal

The welding training fee in Nepal is different depending on the training process, training length, and structure. Apex Skills Academy offers a combined TIG/MIG/ARC program and welding courses.

The following is a list of courses available for the current term:

TIG + MIG + ARC Welding: 1 month – NPR 140,000
TIG Welding: 15 days – NPR 150,000
MIG Welding: 15 days – NPR 140,000
ARC Welding: 15 days – NPR 80,000

Students should verify the current fee, batch availability, and what is covered in the course prior to their registration. We also offer special discounts to the students of up to 40% on the courses. Contact us to grab your discount offer!

Welding Training Duration in Nepal

The duration of welding training depends on the program selected. Apex Skills Academy currently lists a 1-month combined TIG, MIG, and ARC welding program and 15-day specialized programs for TIG, MIG, and ARC welding.

The exact training schedule may vary by batch, so students should confirm the current class timetable before admission.

Welding Certification in Nepal

Choosing a training center with the recognized quality standards and technical affiliation is very important to the students before considering a vocational training course. Apex Skills Academy and Research Center is an ISO 9001:2015 certified and CTEVT-affiliated center in Nepal, providing skill-based vocational training programs.

Apex affiliates with CTEVT, which shows its link to the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), which is Nepal's national authority in charge of coordinating and developing the technical and vocational education and training services.

What Certificate Will You Receive After Welding Training?

The certificate handed over to the students after completing the welding training course depends upon the welding program, process, assessment, and certification management. Students can confirm with us what types of certificate is handed to them for selecting TIG, MIG, ARC, or combined training of all three courses or separately for each course

Before getting admitted, students can ask us about:

• The exact name of the certificate

• Certificate issuing authority

• Whether the selected course falls under the academy's CTEVT affiliation or not

• Assessment or examination requirements

• Course completion requirements

• Certificate eligibility

This will help the students to understand what exactly they are looking for and what qualifications they may expect after completing their welding training

Meet Our Welding Instructor

Get training from our experienced technical trainer with in-hand industry experience in welding.

Devendra Magrati

Welding Instructor

Industry Experience: 15 years

Teaching Experience: 5 Years

Students Graduated: 500+

Certification: AWS certified

Specialization: TIG, MIG, ARC Welding Training

Devendera Magarti has 15 years of industry experience with 5+ years of teaching experience in the welding field. He has guided over 500+ students with the different types of welding training. He is an AWS-certified instructor with a keen interest in assisting students to acquire efficient and effective training through his skills through a structured classroom and hands-on training.

Welder salary in Nepal

A welder's salary in Nepal is not fixed. It can move more with the years of experience, specialization, the employer, location, and whether you are certified or not. Someone starting a salary may be lesser than those who have spent years working on TIG, MIG, or ARC welding jobs, and it can be backed up with the genuine certification

There are different types of welding, which may pay differently than one another. If you are looking for a career as a welder, look for both: what role pays now and how much room there is left to grow into a higher-skill worker.

The earning of the professional welder can change from year to year, so check the current job and what employers are looking for before settling it in your head.

Welding training for overseas jobs

You can carry your welding skills to overseas construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and industrial work, but finishing a welding course in Nepal would not hand you the job abroad automatically.

What you actually need depends on the country and their employer. Some may ask for the experience, others may run a practical trade test, and most want specific certification and medical clearance or the paperwork before hiring you.

The more solid your practical skills and hands-on experience are, the better the chance and position you will have once you start looking into what a specific job market expects.

Can you start a welding business after training?

Yes, welding training can be the starting point for the individual to start a small fabrication or welding business. But the trade itself is only the part of it. You will need practical as well as the right equipment, some capital to invest, a working knowledge of materials, and the business idea to run the business

To build and start the welding business, the essential tools and equipment are:

• Gate fabrication

• Grill fabrication

• Metal frames

• Railings

• Welding repairs

• Metal furniture

• General fabrication

• Custom metalwork

For the students who are thinking of starting a business in the welding sector. One must have other ideas and knowledge apart from it; welding is just one piece of it. Measuring, cutting, grinding, estimating materials, costing jobs, and dealing with customers are all matters just as much as you want a business to run the business smoothly. Apex 

Why choose Apex Skills Academy for Welding Training in Nepal?

Here is the reason why you should prefer us as your welding training provider in Kathmandu.
•10+ years in skill-based training
•Trusted by 5,000+ trainees
•Modern workshops, PPE gear provided
•Certified instructors with Gulf experience
•Personalized job assistance
•100% EEAT-compliant: Experienced, Expert, Authoritative & Trustworthy
• ISO-certified training institute.

If you want to know more about the types of welding and its uses in detail, do check out "Different Types of Welding."

Career Opportunities After Welding Training

Welding skills can be applied in several technical and industrial sectors. After developing the practical welding skills and gaining hands-on experience, candidates can abel to explore different opportunities in construction, fabrication, manufacturing, maintenance, and other related metalworking environments.

Potential Welding Jobs after Graduation

Depending on the basis of skill level and the employer requirements, the possible roles and jobs one can get are Welder

• ARC Welder

• MIG Welder

• TIG Welder

• Fabrication Welder

• Structural Welder

• Workshop Welder

• Welding Assistant

Career opportunities depend on practical ability, experience, specialization, certification, and the requirements of individual employers.

Why Choose Welding Training in Nepal as a Career?

Welding is not just a trade; it’s a global opportunity. Nepal’s booming infrastructure projects and rising demand for skilled labor in the Gulf and Europe have made welding one of the top-paying technical jobs. Here are the most common sectors a professional welder can work in:

•    Building construction and bridges
•    Hydropower plants and pipelines
•    Industrial fabrication units
•    Oil and gas plants (especially abroad)
•    Railways and shipbuilding (global demand)
Investing in skills can lead to a stable income, both in Nepal and overseas, and it can also help you stay ahead of current trends. 

Welding Training in Kathmandu – Access the Best Center

Kathmandu offers many welding training courses at institutes that provide world-class facilities, certified instructors, and guaranteed job placement assistance. Kathmandu is home to many well-established welding training centers that provide world-class facilities, certified instructors, and guaranteed job placement assistance.

Apex Skills Academy stands upfront among them to provide welding training in Kathmandu. We offers 
•    Updated welding tools (inverter machines, TIG/MIG torches, grinders)
•    Individual practice booths
•    Safety gear and protocol training
•    Multimedia classrooms for theory
•    Certification preparation sessions

If you’re looking for a “welding training center near me,” just call us; we’ll guide you through the entire process for joining the classes and career pathway.

How to Choose the Best Welding Training Institute in Nepal?

Selecting the best welding training institute in Kathmandu is quite challenging for students nowadays. However, you can check and confirm the following things:

• Authorized by CTEVT or ISO
• Has real-life industry equipment
• Certified instructors with hands-on field experience
• Daily practice hours & safety training
• Job linkage or placement program

• Clean and safe environment

• International certification options
• Flexible timing (especially for working individuals)

Start Your Welding Training in Nepal

Contact us today to join our welding training course in Kathmandu. We also offer a certain discount for early registration. "Book " your seat now and secure your spot; seats are limited. This is the best course for 3G welding training in Nepal, and with advanced welding training at Apex Skill Academy, you can further extend your skills to 5G and 6G welding.