General Shop Welding
(500 hours)
The General shop welding
is shorter in length, and
it limits its scope to Shielded
Metal Arc Welding ("Stick")
only. The General shop welding
is designed for incoming
students with little or
no welding experience.
Program description:
The General shop welding
course is very specific
and limits its scope to
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
("Stick") only.
It consists of the basic
techniques required to deposit
sound welds on carbon steel
plate (no pipe). Shop projects
include various joint designs
in all positions on plate.
Several electrode types
and sizes are used on both
AC and DC welding machines.
Theory is taught which covers
safety, proper machine setting
adjustments, basic metal
knowledge and welding symbols.
Course of Study:
To view a detailed break-out
of the General shop welding
by hours, click on the PDF
link below:
Not sure which program
is right for you?
It is important to note
that the two shorter courses,
Practical shop welding and
General shop welding, ARE
NOT eligible for financial
aid. Students who intend
to apply for financial aid
should select a career-level
program of study.
Ask our School Administrator
to talk with you about the
advantages of each program.
