1. Understand the recent developments in welding technology and where these new processes can be used.
2. Understand the physical principles behind the operation of these processes.
3. Understand how to select the most appropriate welding system for a particular application and analyse the economic benefits.
4. Understand the physical and engineering principles behind each application and the methods for maximising process efficiency.

·         Laser properties, fundamentals and types

·         Laser optics and optical materials

·         Laser material interaction

·         Laser welding including hybrid processes

·         Laser cutting and drilling

·         Laser surface treatment

·         Laser material processing systems

·         Advanced digital arc welding

·         Flux cored arc welding

·         Advanced modelling and monitoring of resistance welding

·         Friction stir welding

·         Additive manufacture.

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