Welding is the art and science of
joining and cutting materials by many processes. In this course,
you will learn to fabricate or repair metal using electrical
arc welding. You will also receive training in MIG and TIG welding,
as well as gas welding. Emphasis is placed on the related skills
of blueprint and welding symbol reading, as well as fabrication
and layout procedures.
What you will need
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team
Communication skills
Problem solving/
troubleshooting
skills
Ability to work under pressure
Analytical skills
Patience and endurance
Credentials
you can earn
Baran Institute of Technology
Determined by post-secondary school
Pennsylvania College
of Technology
12 credits (maximum)
Welder Training & Testing Institute
Determined by post-secondary school
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What
you will learn
Utilize safety
practices
and
techniques
Perform miscellaneous
welding
activities
Oxyacetylene welding
Shielded metal arc welding
Gas metal arc welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
Flux core arc welding
Pipe welding (stick)
Blueprint reading
Employment skills
details
Career
possibilities
Flux-Core Arc Welder
Gas-Metal Arc Welder
Gas-Tungsten Arc
Welder
Pipe Welder
Shielded-Metal Arc
Welder
Torch Cutter Career possibilities with additional education
Certified Welding
Inspector
Welding Engineer
Welding Instructor
Welding Technician
Earning potential
Welder
$7-14/hr |