— Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

Catalog description

Lecture Hours: 0.5; Lab Hours: 2.5 In this course, students will become familiar with using welding machinery and properly setting up gas cylinders and regulators. Students will practice the basic operations of Shielded Metal Arc Welding and learn techniques and skills used for beginner-level welding positions like Flat 1G & Horizontal 2G, after which students will be able to test with an AWS inspector and earn certification. Safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be emphasized in all aspects of setup and execution throughout the course.