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Welding Curriculum

Introduction to Welding – Course Code: 993300

This course focuses on the NCCER Learning Series Core and SMAW. Students will leave the class with a firm foundation of knowledge in the areas of employability skills, safety, and basic tool knowledge. Additionally, students will learn Oxyfuel Cutting fundamentals. Students will cover proper equipment setup, safety measures, and correct welding techniques.

Unit Number

Unit Name

Hours

1

Orientation

3

2

Fundamentals of Student Organizations

4.5

3

Employability Skills

7.5

4

Communication Skills

7.5

5

Basic Safety

15

6

Introduction to Construction Math

15

7

Hand and Power Tools

22.5

8

Introduction to Construction Drawing

15

9

Introduction to Materials Handling

7.5

10

Oxyfuel Cutting

22.5

11

SMAW Equipment and Set-Up

7.5

12

SMAW Electrodes

7.5

13

SMAW Beads and Fillet Welds

100

Total

 

235

Advanced Welding – Course Code: 993301

This course focuses on specialized PAC, CAC, and advanced techniques used in SMAW. Additionally, this course will offer students the opportunity to examine GMAW and FCAW. Additionally, students will learn about GTAW.  Students will learn safety measures, setup procedures, and welding techniques for each type of welding. This two-Carnegie-unit course should only be taken after students successfully complete Introduction to Welding.

Unit Number

Unit Name

Hours

14

Orientation and Welding Safety Review

15

15

Base Metal Preparation

15

16

Joint Fit-Up and Alignment

7.5

17

Weld Quality

15

18

Plasma Arc Cutting

7.5

19

Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging

15

20

SMAW Groove Welds with Backing

60

21

SMAW Open Root Groove Welds Plate

60

22

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding  (FACAW)

30

23

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

30

Total

 

255