AWS - CWI, CWE or practical experience of not less than two years in the major area they are assigned to teach and professional licensure or industry-recognized certification in the field.
This course provides students foundational instruction in shielded metal arc welding operations and equipment. Labs will provide practice time necessary to develop the skill of SMAW. Course will instruct the basics of welding currents, types of welding power, welding equipment knowledge as well as rod selections. Students will understand the importance of welding position and proper electrode manipulation.Students will be instructed in welding safety, potential welding hazards and the necessity of proper PPE.
WELD 100 - Welding Fundamentals Or equivalent work experience.
Classes are continually forming, as they only last 8 weeks each.