Welding Technology

Students will be introduced to the different types of joints, positions and symbols used throughout welding technology. They will learn the properties of metal, their classification and how to use tools that prepare metal for welding. Students will learn welding coupon preparation to include beveling, sawing and grinding.

In gas metal arc welding (also referred to as MIG welding), students will learn how to set up and use GMAW equipment and the accessories required to weld. Students then will use a MIG welder to perform the basic positions of a lap, tee, butt, and butt with backing bar to produce groove-style joints in the flat and horizontal planes. Students also will learn basic maintenance of a GMAW-style welder, including gas hookup and wire spool replacement.

In shielded metal arc welding (often referred to as stick welding), students will learn how to set up and use SMAW equipment and accessories required to weld. Students will learn the different electrodes/rods available to carry out specific weld types. Students then will use a SMAW welder to perform the basic positions of a lap, tee, butt, and butt with backing weld to produce groove style joints in the flat and horizontal planes.

The GMAW-2 course will build upon the knowledge and skills that students previously learned. In addition to the flat and horizontal planes, students will perform vertical and overhead welds to produce lap, tee, butt, and butt with backing bar. Additionally, students will learn how to correctly set up and operate a GMAW welder, change out whips/guns, set up different shielding gas, and replace the rollers.

Students will use the skills they learned while stick welding in previous courses to perform horizontal, vertical and overhead welding operations on flat steel plates using fillet- and groovestyle joints. Additionally, students will learn how to correctly set up and operate a SMAW welder, replace the electrode/stick holder, and gain an understanding of carbon arc gouging.

Students will discover the benefits of both gas and gasless flux-cored welding and where they are used. They will learn how to set up and operate flux-cored welding equipment. Students will perform multiple joint types and carry out welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.

This course will introduce the student to gas tungsten arc welding, its characteristics and safety. Using the information they have learned in previous courses, students will develop the skills necessary to make gas tungsten arc welds on different metals, using both direct and alternating current methods.

Students will be introduced to the different methods of welding pipe. They will learn various welding positions, and how to use the correct tools and equipment for cutting and beveling joints during assembly.

Students will build projects using the skills learned throughout the program. They will use blueprinting and project planning skills along with both GMAW and FCAW processes and equipment to fabricate specific projects. Students will demonstrate their ability to perform multiple weld types in various positions.

Student will build projects using the skills learned throughout the program. They will use blueprinting and project planning skills along with both GMAW and FCAW processes and equipment to fabricate specific projects. Students will demonstrate their ability to perform multiple weld types in various positions.