Course Description:
Introduction to Welding – Course Code: 993300
This course focuses on the NCCER Learning Series Core and SMAW. Students will leave the class with a firm foundation of knowledge in the areas of employability skills, safety, and basic tool knowledge. Additionally, students will learn Oxyfuel Cutting fundamentals. Students will cover proper equipment setup, safety measures, and correct welding techniques.
Course Description:
Advanced Welding – Course Code: 993301
This course focuses on specialized PAC, CAC, and advanced techniques used in SMAW. Additionally, this course will offer students the opportunity to examine GMAW and FCAW. Additionally, students will learn about GTAW. Students will learn safety measures, setup procedures, and welding techniques for each type of welding. This two-Carnegie-unit course should only be taken after students successfully complete Introduction to Welding.
Introduction to Welding – Course Code: 993300
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Unit Number
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Unit Name
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Hours
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1
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Orientation
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3
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2
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Fundamentals of Student Organizations
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4.5
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3
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Employability Skills
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7.5
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4
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Communication Skills
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7.5
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5
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Basic Safety
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15
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6
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Introduction to Construction Math
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15
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7
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Hand and Power Tools
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22.5
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8
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Introduction to Construction Drawing
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15
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9
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Introduction to Materials Handling
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7.5
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10
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Oxyfuel Cutting
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22.5
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11
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SMAW Equipment and Set-Up
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7.5
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12
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SMAW Electrodes
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7.5
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13
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SMAW Beads and Fillet Welds
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100
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Total
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235
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Advanced Welding – Course Code: 993301
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Unit Number
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Unit Name
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Hours
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14
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Orientation and Welding Safety Review
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15
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15
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Base Metal Preparation
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15
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16
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Joint Fit-Up and Alignment
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7.5
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17
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Weld Quality
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15
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18
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Plasma Arc Cutting
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7.5
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19
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Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging
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15
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20
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SMAW Groove Welds with Backing
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60
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21
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SMAW Open Root Groove Welds Plate
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60
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22
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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Core Arc Welding (FACAW)
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30
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23
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
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30
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Total
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255
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