Introduction
This course is designed to provide a foundation and build your skills in the welding processes. Each student will be trained in the proper welding fundamentals, skills, and techniques necessary for producing code approved welds. Student welding is 90% of the time, classes are stand-up lecture and/or classroom theory. This course is about gaining the welding ability and skills needed for success. Processes covered are:
- SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) “Stick”
- FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) “Dual shield/Inner shield”
- GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) “Mig”
- Oxy-Acetylene and Oxy-Fuel cutting