Advanced Welding

Catalog description

This course is restricted to students presently studying under the direction and oversight of an approved apprenticeship program, working in partnership with Columbus State Community College. This class is an introduction to safe oxy-acetylene cutting, arc welding, and plasma-arc cutting. Designed for the beginning student, this class teaches the procedures used in the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment. Topics covered include the use of the oxy-acetylene cutting torch, brazing and soldering with oxy-acetylene torch, developing basic skills in electric arc welding, recognizing different types of metals, and choosing correct electrodes.