This course highlights the similarities in equipment and technique between the major arc welding processes. Students complete introductory level competencies in the GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW processes. Material preparation skills include shearing, sawing, grinding, and thermal cutting. This course is 40 hours for apprenticeship programs.

Notes

This course is offered as self-paced learning. Lab competencies will be completed in the Welding Lab at the Wausau Campus. This lab is open Monday through Thursday, 12:00PM-8:00PM. Students will need to setup an orientation to begin and email communication will be sent out after enrollment to do so.