Practical Shop
Welding (600 hours)
The Practical shop welding
is shorter in length, and
more specific in scope,
than both of our two career-level
programs. The practical
shop welding is designed
for incoming students with
little or no welding experience
who want to learn the basic
techniques for depositing
sound welds on carbon steel
plate only (no pipe).
Program description:
The Practical shop welding
course consists of metal
cutting using the Oxyacetylene
torch and utilizing commonly
employed, basic welding
techniques in "Stick,"
"Mig," and "Flux
Cored" to deposit sound
welds on carbon steel plate.
Shop projects include various
joint designs in all positions
on plate. In Shielded Metal
Arc Welding ("Stick"),
several electrode types
and sizes are used on both
AC and DC welding machines.
Theory covers safety, proper
machine setting adjustments,
basic metal knowledge and
welding symbols.
Course of Study:
To view a detailed break-out
of the Practical 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.
