Welding
Read Blueprints, Fabricate, and Weld to Industry and AWS Code Standards
The Welding Program is designed to provide entry-level skills in welding. Students will receive training in oxyacetylene, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, and blueprint reading. Modern tools and equipment will be used throughout the training period to provide up-to-date training. The American Welding Society Plate Certification test is administered to determine welding competence.
Looking for a night class? This program is also offered as an evening program.
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Industry Skills
- Perform a number of different welding techniques, including: oxyacetylene, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, and flux cord arc welding
- Read blueprints for metal fabrication and welding
- Measure dimensions of completed products or work pieces to verify conformance to specifications
- Select production equipment according to product specifications
- Adjust equipment controls to safely and effectively fabricate and weld
- Understand and utilize American Welding Society S.E.N.S.E school concepts and standards
Accredited Courses
35 college credits
- WEL 1000 Safety for Welders
- WEL 1001 Allied Cutting Processes
- WEL 1006 Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fitters
- WEL 1021 Structural Welding I
- WEL 1022 Structural Welding II
- WEL 1024 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- WEL 2001 Gas Metal Arc Welding I
- WEL 2003 Flux Cored Arc Welding I
- WEL 2004 Flux Cored Arc Welding II
- WEL 2050 Layout and Fabrication
Program Experience
- Students spend 50% of their time learning concepts in a classroom, and 50% of their time in the shop with hands-on practical work
- Students gain experience in a simulated shop environment with industry grade equipment
- Students gain their AWS certification as part of the curriculum
- Enrollment options are available for both high school students and post-secondary students
- 1 year of classes
Kendra Lewis
Instructor, Welding
720-5028544 ext. 27753
klewis@aurorak12.org
Certifications & Degrees:
- Welding Certification – Pickens Technical College