Welding 1

This is a yearlong course where students will be introduced to welding and information pertaining to the occupation. Students will receive shop safety instruction and then take a safety test. Students will then be introduced to SMAW (stick welding) and GMAW (MIG welding). Students will work on various types of welds and welding joints using both welding processes to the Instructor’s satisfaction. Students will also learn about OFC (oxy-fuel cutting) and perform a variety of cuts. When the assignments are completed students will be able to fabricate a project using their new skills.