Welding: Basics, ARC, Industrial, MIG and TIG

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a solid basic understanding of the core welding techniques. Core topics:

• Principles of ARC/MIG and TIG welding
• The AC-DC transformer welding machine
• Heat ranges and polarity needed for welding various metals
• Types of welding rods/wire used for each material welded
• Welding positions; overhead, horizontal, vertical
• Shop safety

• There are no prerequisites, but a strong mechanical ability is very important.
• Should have the ability to work in a team environment, be organized, detail-oriented and problem solving.
• Students are required to have their own safety glasses.

Welders are employed by welding contractors, repair facilities, hospitals, factories, and other maintenance companies.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should have the skills to start their career in welding.  Core topics include: 

• Principles of ARC/MIG and TIG welding 

• The AC-DC transformer welding machine 

• Heat ranges and polarity needed for welding various metals 

• Types of welding rods/wire used for each material welded 

• Welding positions; overhead, horizontal, vertical 

• Shop safety 

• There are no prerequisites, but a strong mechanical ability is very important. 
• Should have the ability to work in a team environment, be organized, detail-oriented and problem solving. 
• Students are required to have their own safety glasses. 

Welders are employed by welding contractors, repair facilities, hospitals, factories, and other maintenance companies.

Occupational Outlook

Upon successful completion of this course, students should have the skills to use TIG welding on professional jobs. Core topics:

• Principles of TIG welding
• The AC-DC transformer welding machine
• Heat ranges and polarity needed for welding various metals
• Types of welding electrodes used for each material welded
• Welding positions; overhead, horizontal, vertical
• Shop safety

• Students must have completed an ARC or MIG Welding class, or have experience welding. 
• Should have the ability to work in a team environment, be organized, detail-oriented and problem solving.

Safety glasses are required.

A welder would be expected to handle the following repairs:

• Repair and installation of piping systems
• Mechanical systems repair
• Repair and construction of various metal structures

Welders are employed by welding contractors, repair facilities, hospitals, factories, and other maintenance companies.

Upon successful completion of this course, students should have the skills to use MIG welding on professional jobs. Core topics:

• Principles of MIG welding
• The AC-DC transformer welding machine
• Heat ranges and polarity needed for welding various metals
• Types and size of welding wire used for each material welded
• Welding positions; overhead, horizontal, vertical
• Shop safety

• There are no course prerequisites for this class, however this is an advance welding class and previous welding experience is recommended. 
• Should have the ability to work in a team environment, be organized, detail-oriented and problem solving.
• Safety glasses are required.

A welder would be expected to handle the following repairs:

• Repair and installation of piping systems
• Mechanical systems repair
• Repair and construction of various metal structures

Welders are employed by welding contractors, repair facilities, hospitals, factories, and other maintenance companies.