This course is designed to explore the welding fabrication industry. Students will learn basic shop safety with an introduction to O.S.H.A. Apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Students will be taught AWS positions in plate steel with SMAW (stick), and GMAW (MiG) welding, tool use and identification for welding, Oxy/Acetylene torch operation, plasma cutting operation, metal band saw operation, and artistic functions of welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, and applicable codes and standards. Successful competition of this class will have you ready to apprentice as a journeyman welder or continue at college level to get AWS certifications.
Limited enrollment.