Course Descriptions
Program of Training
624 Clock hours
Eight (8) Sections
SMAW Basic144 Clock Hours(Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
This section is designed to train students in the fundamentals of welding, including machine operation, electrode nomenclature, welding technique, effect of current and speed of travel and position welding. Job areas, for graduates, are fabrication shops, machine shops, and general construction.
SMAW Advanced (Pipe)96 Clock Hours
This section is designed to train students with developed skills, the techniques required in pipe welding. The students are expected to develop their skills so that they can place sound weldments in difficult and non-uniform materials in all positions. The final exam is designed to prepare the student for industrial tests which may be given by their future employers. A certificate showing the test results will be issued to the student by the school.
Semi-Automatic - GMAW(Gas Metal Arc Welding)
Short-Arc welding is a semi-automatic welding process used principally where high deposition welding rates are required. The process is employed in production welding shops; light industry and automotive industry. This section is designed to teach the student the fundamentals of GMAW and FCAW (small diameter) on mild steel and aluminum.
GTAW - TIG Welding(Gas Tungsten Arc welding)
This section is designed to train the student for tungsten inert gas welding, which requires more skill and ability, since the materials used in this type of welding are more delicate and costly. GTAW (TIG) welding is the principal process used to weld thin materials, especially aluminum and stainless steel. This highly paid skill is employed in aero-space plants, fabrication shops, chemical plants, and nuclear power plants.
Blueprint Reading for Welders48 Clock Hours
The lecture/workbook instruction teaches the first steps of welders' blueprint reading. The main concern is with the fundamentals of drawing interpretations as applied in the welding trade. Beyond required blueprint reading skills, the welder must also be familiar with welding symbols and their significance. This coverage of welding symbols is considered an integral part of blueprint reading.
Emphasis is place on developing the ability to interpret the kinds of blueprints from which the welder must work. The workbook has sample blueprints selected and developed to acquaint the beginner with many work-shop problems. Local blueprints are used to develop these blueprint reading skills.
Manual Torch Cutting24 Clock Hours
This section is designed to prepare the welder to be a complete diversified welder. It is essential that the welder be able to properly prepare his material. A welder should be capable of handling the most difficult hand torch cutting problem. The second step is concerned with semi-automatic equipment on pre-marked material and with making perfect lines.
OFW - Oxy/Acetylene Welding144 Clock Hours
This section is designed to train welding students for gas welding. These skills are required in most fabrication shops, general repairs, and welding industry. The basic technique of gas welding also prepares a welder for GTAW (TIG) welding.
Brazing and Soldering48 Clock Hours
This section is designed to perfect the techniques of the Hand-Torch welder. A welder skilled in brazing and soldering is important for general repairs and maintenance of plant equipment, and can save a employer many dollars annually by eliminating shut-downs on machinery needing welding repairs.