Welding: Basics and Beyond
Course Description
Have you ever wanted to learn how to weld? You are not alone; welding is used in thousands of ways, from creating art to building spaceships! Whether you are an artist, interested in welding as a hobby, or curious about welding as a career, in this introductory course you will learn various welding methods and techniques such as GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and SMAW (stick). You will also learn about different types of welding equipment, basic welding safety, and the use of various tools to prepare metals for welding. This course is geared for the beginner, but all skill levels are welcome.
Course Details
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a solid basic understanding of the core welding techniques. Core topics:
- Principles of ARC/MIG and TIG welding
- The AC-DC transformer welding machine
- Heat ranges and polarity needed for welding various metals
- Types of welding rods/wire used for each material welded
- Welding positions; overhead, horizontal, vertical
- Shop safety
Through classroom lectures and hands on lab work, the student will learn the safe and practical applications of ARC welding. Training sessions are held in a technical skills welding lab/classroom. Lab is equipped with necessary supplies and tools to teach this course and allow students to learn principles of ARC/MIG and TIG welding.
Please note that if you intend to pursue welding as a career, additional classes might be beneficial. Our Industrial Welding class covers the same basic topics but with the emphasis on welding as a career.
There are no prerequisites, but a strong mechanical ability is very important.
Should have the ability to work in a team environment, be organized, detail-oriented and problem solving.
Students are required to have their own safety glasses.
Our program technical standards have been developed to help students understand nonacademic standards, skills, and performance requirements expected of a student in order to complete this particular curriculum.
If an accommodation is necessary to participate in the program, it is imperative to identify a reasonable accommodation to those students who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonableness is determined by Accessibility Resources and the program on a case-by-case basis utilizing the program technical standards. The accommodation needs to be in place prior to the start of the program, or it may delay your ability to start the program. It is the student’s responsibility to contact Accessibility Resources and request accommodations.
Technical Welding StandardsCourse Schedule
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 - 04/24/2025 |
Tue, Thu | 06:00PM - 09:00PM | GWIL Goodwill Industries 011 | $190.00 | 9.60 | 171645 |
Please Note: There may not be any current course offerings. To be added to a contact list for new course offerings, please call Customer Service at 336.734.7023.
Welders are employed by welding contractors, repair facilities, hospitals, factories, and other maintenance companies.
Additional Information
How to Register
Interested in this course? Please call customer support at 336.734.7023 and they will help you register for the class.
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Contact Us
Need more information? Contact the Program Director James Mitchell by calling 336.734.7771 or email at jtmitchell@forsythtech.edu