Skills — Welding

This course will prepare students to perform the duties and responsibilities required by entry level positions in the welding trade, such as welder, arc welder, or combination welder. Students will learn about welding shop safety, shop math, shop English, and blueprint interpretation. In addition, they will study the SMAW process, the Oxy-Fuel process, the GTAW process, and the GMAW and FCAW process. Learning about all of the above processes will include becoming familiar with the tools, materials, equipment, and set up, as well as getting experience in each area.

Shop Safety and Language

Shop Math

Blueprint Reading

Electric Arc Welding

Oxy-Acetylene Welding

Short Arc (MIG) Welding

Heli-Arc (TIG) Welding

Arc Welding Shielded Filler Metal

Average Course Length: 900 hours (26 weeks)
Occupational Titles: Welding Machine Operator, Welder Apprentice, Welder, Pipe Fitter, Combination Welder, Welder Combination.

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