Welding

This competency-based course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the basic manufacturing processes, properties of metals, and safe operating skills needed to demonstrate use of equipment in oxyfuel, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and gas metal arc welding (GMAW). The students will use virtual reality to perform oxyfuel cuts, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The students will perform welds using SMAW and GMAW to current industry standards. Welding symbols will be used to interpret detailed drawings used for fabrication. Upon completion of this course, the students will be equipped with work-related knowledge and the skills necessary for careers in welding, a digital badge in welding, and will be better prepared for the Welding Certification Exam.