This comprehensive and intensive course is designed for students seeking to learn various structural and pipe welding processes.
The program covers the following techniques:
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – Stick
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) – TIG
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) – MIG
- Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Aluminum Plate Welding
Students will gain hands-on experience and knowledge in various welding methods in these structural and pipe processes. The course covers techniques such as torch cutting, plasma cutting, pipefitting, and blueprint reading.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – Stick: Students learn this fundamental welding process which focuses on developing the skills necessary to perform high-quality welds on carbon steel (structural and pipe).
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) – TIG: This process is taught with focused on precision so that students learn to create high-quality, clean welds. Students learn to weld thin materials, stainless steel and aluminum. Also, how to control and stabilize the arc, as TIG welding requires greater technical skills compared to other welding processes like MIG and Stick.
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Metal Inert Gas (MIG): Students learn how to create an electric arc between a consumable wire electrode and the workpiece, with a shielding gas protecting the weld area from atmospheric contamination. Students learn to inspect welds for defects such as porosity, cracks, and incomplete fusion while practicing welds in various positions—flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead—to build versatility.
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW): Students will learn this semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process that uses a continuously fed tubular electrode filled with flux. This process is similar to Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding but can be used with or without shielding gas. Pipeline and construction welding students will learn how to weld different joint types, including butt joints, lap joints, T-joints, and fillet welds.
Aluminum Plate Welding: Students learn the process of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) most commonly used on aluminum for high precision welding on thicker plates, including the techniques required to clean the oxide layer, proper heat control and using filler rods (e.g., 4045, 5356. 4043).
