This course provides additional skills in SMAW welding process (Stick). Including safe, proper welding techniques, electrode selection and proper welding equipment set up for flat, vertical up and overhead welding on heavy steel plate and other metals such as stainless steel and aluminum A 10-Hour OSHA online safety certification is required before classes begin. Safe and proper use of shop fabrication equipment, blue print reading and welding symbol recognition, some online work will be assigned outside of class. Tools and safety equipment that are required within the first week of class: clear safety glasses, welding hood (automatic or standard lens), welding jacket or fire retardant welders long sleeve shirt, leather work boots, pants (preferably jeans or fire retardant pants(NO NYLON CLOTHING), full leather welding gloves, chipping hammer, two wire brushes (one large and one small tooth brush size), Welder MIG pliers, and one pair of vise grip pliers or channel lock pliers. Recommended that student bring extra clear protectives lenses for welding hood.

Prerequisite: Stick Welding or equivalent work experience based upon an evaluation by our program instructors

Certifications: 10-Hour OSHA General Industry Certification; 1" Plate Certification