INTRO101 - Introduction to Welding
Course Description
Designed to instruct welders in welding safety and welding techniques utilizing various processes like Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and plasma cutting.
Course Schedule
Day 1
Introduction to welding safety and the Fill Freeze and Fast Fill groups of electrodes.One half of the stick lecture will be today. Weld with 6013 flat and horizontal sheet metal. Weld with 7024-1 flat and horizontal 3/8 inch to 1/2 inch plate, single pass and three pass.
Day 2
Second half of stick lecture. Cover Fast Freeze (6010 and 6011), and low hydrogen groups of electrodes. Weld flat and vertical up with both groups of electrodes.
Day 3
Basic MIG lecture. Weld short arc, globular, spray, and pulse spray.
Day 4
Basic TIG lecture. Weld on steel and stainless steel.
Day 5
Plasma cutting.
Safety Equipment Needed for Class:
- Ankle High, Steel-Toed, Safety Shoes
- 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 - 25, Class - 5; CEUs - 3
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.