SMAW Welding Training Malaysia
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Course
Redefine Learning Asia delivers a comprehensive 3-day Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) programme combining welding theory with intensive hands-on practice. Participants build competency in welding techniques, WPS interpretation, defect control, and visual inspection — with certification assessed in accordance with AWS D1.1 requirements.
In short: SMAW Welding Training is a 3-day, HRD Corp claimable course covering welding safety, SMAW fundamentals, WPS interpretation, plate and pipe welding practice, defect control, and visual inspection. Certification is assessed in accordance with AWS D1.1, with an international certification pathway via TUV NORD. The public programme fee is RM3,500 per participant.
Why SMAW Welding Competency Matters
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is one of the most widely used welding processes in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, oil & gas, and heavy engineering. Producing quality welds consistently requires a strong understanding of welding principles, correct techniques, proper material selection, and compliance with industry standards.
This programme is structured to improve welding performance, reduce welding defects, enhance workplace productivity, and strengthen participants' readiness for welding qualification assessments and certification requirements.
Programme Objectives
- 1.Understand the principles and applications of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
- 2.Apply safe welding practices and workplace safety requirements.
- 3.Select appropriate electrodes and welding consumables for various applications.
- 4.Interpret Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
- 5.Apply correct welding techniques for plate and pipe welding applications.
- 6.Identify common welding defects and implement corrective actions.
- 7.Perform visual inspection of welds based on industry requirements.
What the Programme Covers
The 3-day programme runs across 12 modules: Day 1 theory and fundamentals, Day 2 practical application, and Day 3 assessment and certification.
Welding Safety & Compliance
Welding hazards, PPE requirements, fire prevention, safe work practices, and risk assessment.
Fundamentals of SMAW
Introduction to SMAW, welding equipment, welding current, polarity, and electrode classifications.
Welding Materials & Consumables
Base metals, filler materials, electrode selection, and material preparation techniques.
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
Understanding WPS, welding parameters, and reading and interpreting WPS documents.
Joint Design & Preparation
Butt, fillet and lap joints, fit-up techniques, and edge preparation for welding.
SMAW Welding Techniques
Arc striking, arc control, electrode manipulation, travel speed, and welding positions.
Welding Defects & Quality
Porosity, undercut, slag inclusion, lack of fusion, cracking, distortion, and corrective actions.
Plate & Pipe Welding Practice
Supervised plate and pipe welding sessions across welding positions with quality control.
Visual Inspection & Assessment
Visual inspection methods, acceptance criteria, weld quality evaluation, and competency testing.
Certification & Standards
Certification assessment is conducted in accordance with AWS D1.1 requirements, with an international certification pathway via TUV NORD (subject to successful assessment and certification requirements). On completion, participants receive a Certificate of Participation, a Practical Welding Assessment Record, and a Welding Evaluation Report.
Entry Requirements
Participants should hold a welding degree, diploma, certificate, or SKM Level 1, 2 or 3 — or have a minimum of one year of relevant welding experience.
Who Should Attend
HRD Corp Claimable Welding Training
The programme is structured to qualify under HRD Corp SBL-Khas, allowing registered Malaysian employers to claim the training investment against their levy. As an HRD Corp certified training provider (Redefine Learning Asia PLT, LLP0019661-LGN), we manage the full claim process from grant application to post-training report submission.
Check whether your training qualifies in our HRD Corp claimable training guide, or review the SBL-Khas claim process.
Upskill Your Welders.
Request a quote or seat for the 3-day SMAW Welding programme with full HRD Corp claim support.
SMAW Welding Training FAQs
SMAW Welding Training in Malaysia: Quick Guide
SMAW Welding Training by Redefine Learning Asia is a 3-day, HRD Corp claimable course covering welding safety, SMAW fundamentals, WPS interpretation, plate and pipe welding practice, defect control, and visual inspection. Certification is assessed in accordance with AWS D1.1 with a TUV NORD certification pathway. The public programme fee is RM3,500 per participant.
Key Takeaways
- 3-day programme covering theory, practical welding, and assessment.
- Hands-on plate and pipe welding practical sessions.
- Certification assessed in accordance with AWS D1.1; TUV NORD pathway.
- HRD Corp SBL-Khas claimable with full documentation support.
- Public programme fee RM3,500 per participant; in-house rates on request.
- Entry: welding qualification/SKM L1-3 or 1+ year welding experience.
Who It's For
- Welders, fabricators, and maintenance technicians.
- Manufacturing and construction personnel.
- Technical supervisors overseeing welding operations.
- Employers using HRD Corp levy for welding upskilling.
How It Works
- Contact Redefine Learning Asia to book a seat or request an in-house quote.
- Confirm participant eligibility and the HRD Corp claim pathway.
- Attend the 3-day programme with theory and hands-on welding practice.
- Complete the practical welding assessment (AWS D1.1 aligned).
- Receive certification documentation and post-training claim support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it HRD Corp claimable?
Yes, the programme qualifies under SBL-Khas with full claim support.
How long is the course?
3 days, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.
What standard is assessed?
AWS D1.1, with a TUV NORD certification pathway.
How much does it cost?
RM3,500 per participant for the public programme.
What are the entry requirements?
A welding qualification/SKM L1-3 or 1+ year welding experience.
Delivered by Redefine Learning Asia PLT (LLP0019661-LGN), an HRD Corp certified training provider established in 1999 with 25+ years of corporate and technical training experience across Malaysia.