 Persons planning careers in welding need good manual dexterity, good
eyesight, and good eye-hand coordination. They should be able to concentrate on detailed
work for long periods of time. Because welding processes differ and are used for a wide
variety of purposes, the equipment welder’s use and the skill levels vary. Jobs vary
from highly skilled manual welders who can use both gas and electric arc welding
equipment, and welders who plan their work from drawings or other specifications to those
of unskilled welding machine tenders who simply press a button to start a machine. Skilled
welders know the characteristics of different types of metals and can weld in various
positions. Welders who construct ships and maintenance welders are examples of skilled
welders.
CURRICULUM
The Welding course includes electric arc welding, plasma arc cutting, oxyacetylene
cutting, oxyacetylene welding, (both ferrous, and nonferrous metals,) Tig (Tungsten Inert
Gas) & MIG (Metal Inert Gas). The student is taught to identify and use various types
of welding equipment, including the characteristics, and techniques used in fabricating
and assembling metal parts. One important factor in the training program is to teach the
individual to read and follow directions.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of this program is to provide the student with a working knowledge in the
field of welding. The mission also includes creating within the student, the hands on
ability and confidence needed for successful employment within the industry. |
