Applied Welding Technology

Program Length: 1170 Hours

Career Opportunities:
Professional Welder (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, & GTAW)

A photo of a welder putting rod to metal, causing hot sparks to fly

**Welding Techniques**
SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
GMAW - Gas Metal Arc Welding
FCAW - Flux Core Arc Welding
GTAW - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Advanced pipe welding techniques
Many different types of oxygen and acetylene cutting and welding
Proper safety precautions

Program Content / Objectives

A photo of the welding class in October, 2007 The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in a variety of occupations in the welding industry.

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the welding industry; planning, management, finance, technical, and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.