Welding

One Semester               Elective             5 credits

Description:

Welding/Metals 1 is an introductory course into the field of welding.  Topics covered will be:  Basic shop safety,  Safety procedures specifically needed for the welding shop,  Identification of tools and equipment, basic welding procedures for both Arc Stick Electrode and Oxyacetylene welding, and some basic metallurgy.  Students will be required to have a pair of safety glasses, welding gloves, and provide appropriate protective clothing suitable for welding.  Students will be required to complete a number of required welds as assigned by the instructor.  Maximum enrollment = 14.