Compares equipment and techniques used in the major arc welding and thermal cutting processes. Learners perform introductory level welds in the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW processes. Learners also perform material preparation skills including shearing, grinding and thermal cutting.

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Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Agriculture Equipment Technician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Technology, Diesel Technician, Diesel Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Utility Construction & Service, Machine Tool Operation, Machine Tool Technics, Manufacturing Technician, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Welding, Welding Fabrication & Robotics, Welding Robotic Operation