Entre Ríos: UTN Concordia launches virtual welding course

The National Technological University (UTN), Concordia Regional Faculty, has opened registration for new training programs.

The virtual welding course is designed for those seeking to develop skills in this trade using innovative technological tools.

Intended for

General public.
Companies wishing to train their staff on the topic.

Welding course details

Start date: April 16, 2025
Class day and time: Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Modality: In-person
Duration: 4 months
Total hours: 30
Objective: Train in welding techniques with hands-on practice in digital environments.

This training allows participants to acquire essential welding knowledge in a safe, controlled environment before applying it in real practice, facilitating job placement in the metallurgical sector.

Other available training

In addition to the welding course, UTN Concordia offers other technical programs:

Washer and dryer repair (starts April 9; in-person classes every two weeks).
Coaching and organizational leadership (starts April 10; two levels available).
Language courses: English and Portuguese, with in-person classes from April to November.

Registration For more information and to register, those interested can contact UTN Concordia to learn all participation requirements.

📌 Take advantage of this opportunity to train in welding and other trades with high labor demand!

Welding course syllabus

Welding simulator for shielded metal arc, MIG–MAG, and TIG

Basic concepts of electric arc welding. The electric arc: physics and applications. Power sources for arc welding. Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) or MIG/MAG. Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) or TIG. Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), with and without shielding gas.

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Concepts and basic steps for stick welding. Equipment. DC and AC power supplies. Differences between electrode positive and electrode negative in DC welding. Understanding the work area and preparing the piece to be welded. Electrode selection and types. Function of the electrode coating. Electrode diameters and amperage. Meaning of electrode nomenclature. Personal safety. Welding techniques in the simulator in different positions.

MIG–MAG welding

Welding process. MIG and MAG welding. MIG–MAG welding equipment. Parts and their functions. Advantages and disadvantages of this process. How to weld MIG/MAG step by step. Common problems in MIG/MAG welding and how to solve them. Tips for efficient MIG/MAG welding. MIG/MAG welding safety.

TIG welding

What is TIG welding? TIG power source. Tungsten electrodes for TIG. Shielding gases for TIG/GTAW. Applications of TIG welding. Advantages and disadvantages of TIG welding. Tips for welding with TIG.