Description
Basic welding techniques using some of the following processes: Oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
32 lecture hours + 96 laboratory hours.
At the conclusion of the course a student will be able to: Demonstrate machine set-up and complete welds and cutting operations; demonstrate basic shop safety; identify types of electrodes used in welding processes; identify various welding and cutting standards; and demonstrate proper joint preparation techniques.