Program Goals

Students who successfully complete this program should be able to:

Develop knowledge of safe work practices in the field of welding.
Set up welding equipment using proper polarity, amperage setting, voltage setting (if applicable), and electrode for welding process being performed.
Properly set up and use oxyfuel cutting and welding equipment.
Produce welds able to meet visual and physical acceptance criteria of power and process piping codes
Demonstrate knowledge of dimensioning, piping symbols and template development.
Successfully calculate take offs, find angles and use squares and levels for fitting and tacking.
Layout, cut, and prepare specimens for guided bend test.

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