Welding: Industrial
Course Description
This is an intensive introductory course in industrial welding. This course will instruct students in the principles and practices of welding and cutting. Course content will include SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) welding processes. Upon completion of the course, students will have the knowledge base to sit for various industry-specific certifications.
Course Details
Upon successful completion of this course, students should have the skills to start their career in welding. Core topics include:
- 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
Time is also spent on blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, destructive and non-destructive testing.
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. The lab is equipped with the necessary supplies and tools to teach this course and allow students to learn principles of ARC/MIG and TIG welding.
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.
Welding Technical StandardsCourse Schedule
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2025 - 04/28/2025 |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | 08:30AM - 12:30PM | GWIL Goodwill Industries 011 | $270.00 | 25.60 | 171681 |
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.
A welder would be expected to handle the following repairs:
- Repair and installation of piping systems
- Mechanical systems repair
- Repair and construction of various metal structures
Welders are employed by welding contractors, repair facilities, hospitals, factories, and other maintenance companies.
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