Welding Technology
accredited by THE ACCSC (The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools & Colleges)
Welding Technology Program Overview
This program provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential tasks performed by welders, emphasizing safety procedures for both welding and cutting operations. Students will learn to read and interpret welding symbols from construction drawings, laying a solid foundation for practical application in the field.
Course Objectives
The program equips students with the necessary skills to safely set up and operate oxygen and acetylene torches, preheat and torch-cut steel, and understand the fundamentals of welding metals through fusion and the addition of filler metal. Students will also develop hand-eye coordination and effective puddle control.
Graduates will be prepared to apply their skills in both the construction and manufacturing industries. The curriculum covers Gas and Arc Welding Theory, as well as Technical Blueprint Reading, enabling students to understand the principles of MIG, TIG, GMAW, and FCAW welding techniques.
The program can be completed in 27 weeks.
Course Outline
- WELD01: Fundamentals of Welding
- WELD02: Gas and Arc Welding Theory
- WELD02L: Gas and Arc Welding Lab
- WELD03: Technical Blueprint Reading
- WELD04: MIG Welding Theory
- WELD04L: MIG and GMAW Lab
- WELD05: TIG Welding
- WELD06: Pipe Welding
- WELD06L: Pipe Welding Lab
- Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab
Schedule: Day or Evening - Full Time - 4 days per week
We are committed to helping our students enhance their career prospects by facilitating AWS certification opportunities at partner institutions. Please note that obtaining these certifications will incur an additional cost.
For more information on available certifications and associated fees, please contact us.
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