Welding
Course Sequence
Welding 1
1-unit
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of techniques and operations learned in the welding field. This course offers hands-on learning experience in safety, equipment, oxy-fuel cutting, and steel SMAW welding.
Leather boots are highly encouraged but are not required for this class.
Welding 2
2-units
This course is designed to build on the skills students acquired in Welding 1. Students will develop their SMAW and GMAW skills by passing visual inspection criteria in multiple position fillet welds. Students will also have the opportunity to work on various fabrication projects throughout the course which will enhance their math, and basic fabrication principles as they apply to the welding industry.
A fire-resistant welding jacket and leather boots are required for this class.
Welding 3
1-unit
This course focuses on SMAW of steel for application in the structural steel industry, which includes properties and characteristics of metals, blueprint reading, and basic fabrication. Students will undergo a welding qualification test at the completion and have the opportunity to gain an AWS certification to AWS D1.1 structural steel welding code.
A fire-resistant welding jacket and leather boots are required for this class.
Welding 4
2-units
This course is a continuation of Welding Technology 3. In addition, Students will learn GTAW welding as well as become more proficient blue print reading skills and basic fabrication. The students will work in small groups in order to design and construct classroom projects. To be better prepared for the transition from school to work or higher education, students will take field trips to various industries in the upstate. OSHA 10 certification will be offered in this course.
A fire-resistant welding jacket and leather boots are required for this class.
