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About the Course
This certificate program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of welding techniques, fabrication processes, and safety procedures commonly used in the metalworking industry. Students will gain hands-on experience in various welding methods and fabricating metal components. The course covers the following key areas:
Welding processes: Introduction to different welding processes including arc welding (such as shielded metal arc welding - SMAW, gas metal arc welding - GMAW, and gas tungsten arc welding - GTAW), oxy-fuel welding and cutting, and resistance welding.
Welding equipment and tools: Identification, selection, and operation of welding machines, torches, electrodes, filler metals, and other tools used in the welding process.
Welding techniques: Practical instruction in welding techniques, including proper electrode manipulation, joint preparation, bead placement, and welding in various positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead).
Blueprint reading and interpretation: Understanding welding symbols, dimensions, and specifications on engineering drawings and blueprints.
Metal fabrication: Basic principles of metal fabrication, including cutting, bending, shaping, and assembling metal components to create structures or products.
Welding metallurgy: Fundamentals of metallurgy related to welding, including the properties of different metals, heat treatment, and the effects of welding on metal properties.
Welding safety: Emphasis on safety practices and procedures to prevent accidents, including proper ventilation, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and fire prevention measures.
Welding inspection and quality control: Introduction to non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, visual inspection techniques, and quality assurance procedures to ensure the integrity of welded joints.
Industry standards and codes: Familiarization with industry standards and codes governing welding procedures and qualifications, such as those established by the American Welding Society (AWS) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
Practical projects: Hands-on fabrication projects and welding exercises to apply theoretical knowledge and develop practical skills.
Prerequisites: There are typically no formal prerequisites for entry into a certificate program in welding and fabrication. However, a high school diploma or equivalent is often required.
Course Format: The program may consist of a combination of classroom lectures, laboratory sessions, and workshops conducted in welding shops or fabrication facilities. Hands-on training is emphasized to develop proficiency in welding techniques.
Assessment: Evaluation may include practical welding tests, written exams, fabrication projects, and performance assessments of welding skills.
Outcome: Upon completion of the program, students will possess the technical skills and competencies needed to pursue entry-level positions in welding and fabrication industries, such as welder, fabricator, or metalworker. Additionally, graduates may choose to pursue further education or certification in specialized areas of welding or advance their careers through work experience and professional development.