Module 2 -

Welding Processes and Defects

IES Academy

By Mr Sze Thiam Siong

Objective: PROGRAMME DETAILS

At the end of this module, the Resident Engineer
(RE) and Resident Technical Officer (RTO) would Date: 09 November 2009 (Monday)
be able to distinguish the different type of welding Duration: 3 Hours
processes used in the construction industry. They Time: 7.00 pm 10.00 pm
will be able to understand the importance of
Venue: SMU
welding operations and its functions. They will
also be able to identify the different types of CPD Programme: 3 PDUs / 3 STUs
welding discontinuities and to prevent its IES Academy
occurrence. Normal Fees: $120.00 (IES Members);
$140.00 (Non-Members)
Fees inclusive of 7% GST, course material and light
refreshments.

Certificate of Attendance will be given to participants with

at least 75% attendance.
Course Outline:
The course covers basic knowledge of common welding processes and its associated problems. It is
essential for the Resident Engineer (RE) and Resident Technical Officer (RTO) who are involved in
the welded construction to be familiar with the problems associated with the various welding
processes. The following topics will be discussed:

Principle of arc welding process

Different types of welding processes
Different types of welding electrodes
Different types of welding discontinuities/defects
Occurrence and prevention
Acceptance and rejection based on codes/standards
Remedial actions

Profile of speaker:
Mr Sze Thiam Siong is the Director/General Manager of SETSCO, an established testing,
inspection, training and consultancy firm. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) Degree and
is a qualified trainer for the American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Program. He is currently the Chairman of the Technical Committee on Non-Destructive Testing
(NDT), Member of Technical Committee on Proficiency Testing and Member of Council
Committee for Inspection Bodies (CCIB) and Member of Working Group for Structural Steelwork
Inspection of the Singapore Accreditation Council (SAC). He is a Member of Technical Committee
on Building Structure and Sub-structure of Spring Singapore. He is the 2nd Vice-President,
Chairman of Education/Training Committee and NDT Certification Committee of the Singapore
Welding Society (SWS). He has worked many years in the industry and has extensive experience in
the field of welding inspection involving pipelines, pressure vessels, structural steelworks and
equipment. He lectures regularly at the various professional organizations such as Singapore
Structural Steel Society (SSSS), Singapore Quality Institute (SQI), Singapore Welding Society
(SWS) and BCA Academy.
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Registration Form
MODULE 2 - Welding Processes and Defects

Date : 09 November 2009 (Monday)

Time : 7pm 10pm

Venue : 90 Stamford Road (178903)

Fees * : $120.00 (IES Members) $140.00 (Non-Members)

Please register online or mail/fax the completed form by 02 November 2009 before 5pm to:
Address: IES Academy
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IES Building,
Singapore 289758.
(Tel) 6463 9211 (Fax) 6463 9468
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