Welding Internship

Catalog description

This course is designed to increase the understanding of the manufacturing welding processes and introduce processes used in heavy manufacturing through an internship. Students will learn hands-on while working with an approved Industrial Partner. Material covered will include shop safety, tool use, material handling, set up and operation of GMAW and FCAW equipment, set up and operation of thermal cutting equipment, basic blueprint reading, welding symbols, weld joints and positions, welding of carbon steel using the GMAW and FCAW processes. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to layout and fit-up materials, set up equipment for GMAW and FCAW, and produce welds on carbon steel in all positions in accordance with AWS entry-level welder standards.