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Course Description

Designed to instruct welders in welding safety and the Flux-Cored Arc Welding process (FCAW) for both Self-Shielded (Innershield®) and Gas-Shielded (Outershield® and UltraCore®) methods.

Course Content

  • Learn fundamentals of FCAW Self-Shielded (Innershield®).
  • Learn fundamentals of FCAW Gas-Shielded (Outershield®).
  • Weld on 10 gauge through 1 inch thick material in all positions.
  • Use a variety of electrodes, wire feeders and power sources.
  • Typical joint designs used in construction and shipbuilding are welded, which consist of fillet, lap, groove and butt welds.
  • Final weld tests are on 1 inch bevel plate vertical up with and without a backing bar.

Safety Equipment Needed for Class:

  • Ankle High, Steel-Toed, Safety Boots
  • Safety Glasses w/ Side Shields
  • Welding Jacket
  • Welding Gloves
  • Welding Cap
  • Welding Helmet
  • Welper Pliers
  • Channel Locks or Vise Grips
  • Wire Brush
  • Chipping Hammer

30 Clock Hours: Lab - 26, Class - 4; CEUs - 3

Please Note: If a student desires to practice on different types of welds, and/or materials other than those offered, material must be provided by student.

Minimum enrollment numbers must be met in order for Weld School or Seminar & Workshop trainings to be held.  Trainings with less than the required minimum enrollment are subject to cancellation or rescheduling at the discretion of the WTTC Program Manager, Business Manager, or Manager of Technical Services. Classes will be cancelled no less than fourteen (14) working days before the scheduled start day of class and enrollees will be contacted.

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Section Title
Flux-Cored Arc Welding
Section Schedule
Jun 14, 2027 to Jun 18, 2027
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th
Time
8:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Jun 14, 2027 to Jun 17, 2027
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
F
Time
8:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates
Jun 18, 2027
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Cleveland, OH
Course Fee(s)
FCAW101 - Course Fee non-credit $1,000.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
3 CEUs

Section Notes

Class Location Details
Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center
22800 St. Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44117

Welding classes are held Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Please be prepared to begin welding on the first day. If you have not paid in full, the entire course fee is due prior to the class start date.

Required PPE and tools: welding hood, lenses, leather gloves, welding jacket, wire brush, pliers, safety glasses with side shields, long sleeve cotton shirts, long pants and steel-toed boots must be worn at all times within the school. (Absolutely no shorts permitted).

**Without the proper attire, you will not be permitted on the weld floor (no exceptions)**

Lodging and hotel information can be found on our website: https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en/Visitor-Information

If you have any questions, please contact The Lincoln Electric Welding School by email at weldtraining@lincolnelectric.com or by phone at 1-844-818-6038.

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