Welding Technology
WELDING
Welding plays a major role in the aircraft, shipbuilding, and water tower industry. Practically every phase of the petroleum operation relies upon welding, from the storage tanks and pipelines to the gas pump at the neighborhood gas station.
Careers in the field of welding are almost unlimited. Salary opportunities in welding are excellent. You can go as far as your ability and knowledge will take you.
The first year spent in Welding Technology will include laboratory experience in oxy-acetylene; shielded metal arc, and gas metal arc welding. Also included will be experience in oxy-fuel semi-automatic cutting, weld testing, braze welding, and preparing for/and taking weld tests
The second year will be an in-depth study of the above processes. Also a part of the second year will be blueprint reading for welders, welding symbols, weld testing and inspection, air carbon arc gouging, and introduction to pipe welding.
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Course
Outline
First Year
| Measurements/Layout Procedures | Oxy-Acetylene Welding |
| Welding Metallurgy | Brazing |
| Joint Design | Oxy-Acetylene Cutting |
| Sheilded Metal Arc-S.M.A.W. | Intro to T.I.G. |
| Gas Metal Arc - M.I.G. | Plasma Cutting |
| Welding Terms |
Second Year
| Oxy-Acetylene Welding-out of position | M.I.G. Welding - Out of Position |
| S.M.A.W. Welding-out of position | Brazing |
| Carbon Arc Gouging | T.I.G. Welding |
| Pipe Welding | Weld Testing & Inspection |
| Preparing for Weld Tests |
Personal Qualities Required
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- Willingness to work hard
- Enjoys working with tools and machinery
- Willing to repeat a welding exercise many, many times until it is perfect
- Looking for a rewarding and challenging experience
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Helpful High School Courses - Highly Recommended!
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Drafting |
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Machine - Metals |
Introductory Welding Course |
