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Welding Technology
Welding processes differ, and the equipment and skill levels of welders vary. Some Welding operations require highly skilled manual welders who can use several welding processes in a variety of positions and who are able to plan their work from drawings or specifications. Students in this course will have an opportunity to develop these skills according to their ability and initiative.

As students progress through the program, they will spend an increasing amount of time in the welding shop, where they are responsible for working from blueprints to build a project. This "hands-on" experience will prepare students for the work environment in the welding industry.

Areas of instruction include:
  • Safety
  • Tools
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting
  • Codes and Standards
  • Shield Metal Arc Welding (Stick)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (Wirefeed or MIG)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Heliarc(TIG) Welding)
Other instructional areas include:
Identification of Consumables
Applied Math for Welders
Applied Communication
Layout and Fit-up
Directed Study (individual projects)
Quality control
Shop Projects
Industry Expectations

The course is nine months in length, approximately 1080 clock hours, including holidays and vacation time. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. at the Hillyard Technical Center.

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