Welding

In this course, students will learn to fuse different types of metals. Welding and cutting processes will be implemented in a real-world shop setting utilizing state-of-the-art welding equipment, such as a Virtual Welder, and plasma cutting equipment. They will be able to assess and evaluate their welds through nondestructive and metallurgical destructive test methods.

The first year welding students are introduced to basic welding skills in gas welding, brazing, soldering, oxygen cutting and stick arc welding. Measuring tools are introduced and include squares, micrometers, calipers, protractors and compasses. Students learn skills in scale drawing and design work, the properties of metals, the use of work orders, inventory sheets, materials lists and estimation of cost sheets.

Second year welding students learn advanced welding skills in MIG, TIG and Thermo Plastic welding, along with skill building in sheet metal work. The sheet metal work includes hands-on operation of metal brakes, squaring shears, power shears, roller punches and hand tools, with layout work and blueprint reading.

Upon successful completion of this program, students can earn their AWSD 1.1 Structural Steel Qualification for both vertical and overhead welding. Students will be able to take nationally recognized welder qualification tests (certifications) in accordance with the American Welding Society and the American National Standards Institute.