Plate FCAW (Flux Core)

Flux-Cored Arc Welding is a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process in

which a continuous and consumable tubular electrode containing a flux in the center
is fed through a welding gun. Objective of this course is for the student to learn to
run root, hot, filler and cap passes on carbon steel plate. Oxygen-acetylene torch
cutting will also be covered in this class. No prerequisite required.

Plate GMAW (Mig)

Gas Metal Arc Welding is a semi-automatic or automatic arc welding process in
which a continuous and consumable wire electrode and a shielding gas are fed
through a welding gun. Objective of this course is for the student to learn to run root,
hot, filler and cap passes on carbon steel plate. Oxygen-acetylene torch cutting will
also be covered in this class. No prerequisite required.

Plate SMAW (Stick)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding is a manual arc welding process that uses a
consumable electrode covered with a flux to lay the weld. Objective of this course is
for the student to run a 6010 root , 7018 hot, filler, and cap passes on carbon steel
plate. Oxygen-acetylene torch cutting will also be covered in this class. No
prerequisite required.

Pipe SMAW (Stick)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding is a manual arc welding process that uses a
consumable electrode covered with a flux to lay the weld. Objective of this course is
for the student to run a 6010 root pass, 7018 hot, filler, and cap passes on carbon
steel pipe. Prerequisite for this class is prior Plate SMAW course or be able to pass
a
SMAW
welding
evaluation.

Pipe GTAW (Tig)

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding is a process that uses an external gas supply and non
consumable tungsten electrode to produce an arc that melts the filler wire and fuses
the metal to be welded. Objective of this course is for the student to learn to run root,
hot, filler and cap passes on carbon steel pipe. Prerequisite for this class is prior
Plate SMAW, Pipe SMAW course or be able to pass a SMAW evaluation.

Pipeline API 1104

Pipeline construction is used for the transportation of goods or material (oil, refined
products or natural gas) through a pipe. SMAW (stick) welding is used running an
electrode downhill. Objective of this course is for the student to run a downhill 6010
root, 6010 hot, 7010 fill and cap passes on carbon steel pipe. This course covers
pipe in the horizontal (2G), vertical (5G) and branch (saddle) test. Prerequisite for
this class is prior Plate SMAW, Pipe SMAW course or be able to pass a SMAW
welding evaluation.

Advanced Courses (Stainless Steel and Inconel)

These courses are available in Advanced Metals: Stainless Steel or Inconel on all
processes plate or pipe. Prerequisite for this class is prior course in Carbon Steel or
be able to pass welding evaluation in choice of Process.

8 Hour Practice Test

Are you a welder already and need to practice for a welding
test? Come by and perfect your skill before taking the
examination at the lab.