Professional welding training
6G Pipe Welding Course
The Benchmark Qualification for Pipe Welders
Train for the all-position pipe test employers ask for. Practise TIG root and ARC fill and cap passes on fixed 45° pipe until you are ready for your qualification test.
- 100% Practical Training
- Experienced Trainers
- Certification Support
- Career & Placement Assistance
Course Overview
6G is the most demanding welding position: the pipe is fixed at 45° and you must weld all the way around it, covering flat, vertical and overhead in one joint. Passing a 6G test usually qualifies a welder for all positions, which is why oil & gas, power and Gulf employers ask for it.
- Duration
- 2 – 3 Months
- Level
- Intermediate
- Mode
- Theory + Practical
- Location
- Chennai, India
What you'll learn
- Pipe joint preparation and bevelling
- Fit-up and tack welding
- TIG root pass technique
- ARC fill and cap passes
- 5G and 6G positions
- Heat input control
- Reading a WPS
- Visual inspection criteria
- Common pipe weld defects
- Radiography test basics
- Safety and PPE
- Qualification test preparation
See our training in action
Course Modules
01
Pipe Basics & Safety
- Pipe materials
- Bevel preparation
- Safety practices
02
Fit-up & Root
- Tack welding
- TIG root pass
- Root inspection
03
Fill & Cap
- Hot pass
- ARC fill passes
- Cap pass
04
6G Position Practice
- 5G practice
- 6G practice
- Defect control
05
Assessment & Qualification
- Mock test
- Visual/bend test
- Qualification support
Why take this course?
- Hands-on Workshop Training
- Industry Standard Equipment
- Learn from Certified Trainers
- Certification & Qualification Support
- Job Assistance & Career Guidance
- Gulf & International Opportunities
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Course Details
| Eligibility | Basic ARC or TIG welding skills recommended |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 – 3 Months (depends on prior skill) |
| Training Method | Theory + Practical (80% Practical) |
| Work Material | Carbon Steel pipe, Stainless Steel pipe |
| Equipment Used | TIG and SMAW machines, 6G pipe rigs, bevelling tools |
| Certification | Course completion certificate (as applicable) |
Career Opportunities
- 6G Pipe Welder
- Pipeline Welder
- Oil & Gas Welder
- Power Plant Welder
- Pressure Vessel Welder
- Welding Supervisor (with experience)
- Opportunities in India, Gulf & Overseas
Industries we serve
- Oil & Gas
- Petrochemical
- Power Plants
- Offshore
- Shipbuilding
- Heavy Engineering
- Construction
- Fabrication
Frequently asked questions
- We recommend basic ARC or TIG skills first. Beginners can take a combined path starting with ARC and TIG basics.
- Most students with basic skills need 2 to 3 months of regular practice. It depends on your practice time and consistency.
- Yes. You practise on fixed pipe rigs in 5G and 6G positions.
- You receive a course completion certificate. Code-based welder qualification (e.g. ASME IX) can be arranged as a separate test.
- We can guide outstation students to nearby hostels and shared rooms around Irandamkattalai and Kovur, Chennai. Ask our counsellor for current options and costs.
- Yes. We help with CV preparation, practical test preparation and connecting you with employers in India and the Gulf. Placement depends on your skill level and test results.
- Commonly a TIG root with ARC fill and cap, but it depends on the employer's WPS.
- Oil & gas, petrochemical and power projects need welders qualified for all positions on pipe.
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