Tungsten Inert Gas Welding

Welding · Level 4  ·  3 Chapters

What this unit covers

In this unit, you will be able to confidently plan, set up, and perform TIG welding tasks with precision and safety, turning technical drawings and welding symbols into strong, quality welds on various metal materials. You will master assembling and maintaining welding equipment, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. By the end, you’ll be ready to take on real-world welding jobs with the skills to work safely, solve problems, and produce excellent results every time.

Where this takes you

Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding is a highly valued skill in Kenya’s growing industrial and manufacturing sectors. Mastering TIG welding opens doors to diverse employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, allowing you to contribute to key industries while earning a sustainable income.

  • In the construction sector, especially on sites managed by county governments or private contractors, TIG welding is crucial for fabricating and repairing steel structures, gates, and pipelines with precision.
  • The jua kali industry thrives on skilled welders who craft bespoke metal products, from artistic ironworks to durable farm tools, enabling you to start your own workshop or join established artisan clusters.
  • Companies like KenGen and Kenya Pipeline Company rely on TIG welding for maintaining power plants and pipeline infrastructure, offering stable employment for skilled welders.
  • The matatu industry needs TIG welders to repair and customize vehicle chassis and bodywork, a sector where your skills can lead to steady work or opening your own garage.
  • In agribusiness, firms such as KTDA use TIG welding to maintain and fabricate equipment like tea processing machines, irrigation systems, and storage facilities, providing roles in maintenance and fabrication units.
  • The hospitality sector also requires TIG welding expertise for maintaining kitchen equipment and metal furnishings, ensuring safe and functional environments for guests.

By mastering TIG welding, you position yourself as a professional who can deliver high-quality, safe, and durable metalwork. This skill not only boosts your employability in Kenya’s dynamic economy but also empowers you to start your own business, innovate in metal fabrication, and contribute to national development. Your expertise will be in demand—build it well, and your future will be strong and bright!

Chapters

1
Draft working drawing
28 topics
✓ Notes Ready
2
Carry out Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding
80 topics
✓ Notes Ready
3
Maintain TIG welding machines, tools and equipment
10 topics
✓ Notes Ready

4 past papers for this unit →

Practise this unit

The practical 39 The assessment itself — tools, materials and the marks Step-by-step guide 39 PPE, each step, what good looks like, common mistakes

Revise this unit

Past papers & answers 4 Real CDACC papers for this unit, free to download Exam-style questions 42 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 120 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 99 Quick recall — check you know the facts
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Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 3 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 60 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 36 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients