Welding Technologies (Welding Basics)

711 - Welding Technologies (Welding Basics) – 0.5 credit

Subject Code: 176009

· Semester – Grades 9, 10 – Fee

Students will use fundamental welding principles involving shielded metal arc, oxyacetylene, gas tungsten, and gas metal arc welding in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. An emphasis is given to electrode selection, equipment setup, operating procedures, welding inspection, and testing. Students will learn joint designs and layout and will be introduced to welding codes and standards. Additional topics include employability skills and an emphasis will be given to personal safety.