Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also know as TIG welding is an arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce a weld. In our program, students will develop, apply and practice GTAW (TIG) welding processes in various positions, GTAW equipment and filler metals, safety and use of the equipment, and introduction of gases used. Instructional time to learn to make multiple-pass gas GTAW fillet welds on carbon steel plate coupons in the 1F, 2F, 3F & 4F positions and how to make GTAW V-Groove welds in the 1G, 2G, 3G & 4G positions. GTAW open V-Groove welds on pipe in the 2G, 5G & 6G positions.  Metal characteristics, mechanical characteristics, composition and classification of common ferrous and non-ferrous metals.  How to identify the various standard metal forms and structural shapes. 

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) is a manual arc welding process that uses a consumable electrode covered with a flux to lay the weld. In this portion of the program, students will learn detailed SMAW welding and welding safety.  Equipment and tool knowledge of SMAW welding and proper cleaning and storage of tools.  Beads and fillet welds in construction, describe the preparation and set up of arc welding equipment and process of striking an arc.  Learn how to detect and correct mistakes.  Make stringer and weave beads, overlapping beads and fillet welds.  Learn and understand characteristics and different types of filler metals.  Understand the proper storage and control of filler metals and identify the use of codes.  SMAW Groove welds in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead groove welds.  SMAW Open V-Groove welds, equipment, and positions in flat, horizontal and vertical and overhead v-groove welds. 

Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) is a welding process in which an electric arc forms between a consumable MIG wire electrode and the workpiece metal(s), which heats the workpiece metal(s), causing them to fuse. During this sction, students will learn all about GMAW equipment, proper setup of the equipment and safety information. Identify and select filler metals and shielding gases. Instruction on how to make multiple-pass fillet and V-groove welds on carbon steel plate in various weld positions.

Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) is a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process which requires a continuously-fed consumable tubular electrode containing a flux and a constant-voltage. During this section, students will learn all about FCAW equipment, proper setup of the equipment and safety information. Identify and select filler metals and shielding gases. Instruction on how to make multiple-pass fillet and V-groove welds on carbon steel plate in various weld positions. FCAW Pipe set up preparation for open V-groove welds on pipe in the positions 1G-Rotated, 2G, 5G & 6G.