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. Students will meet in H127 for check in and online component. Lab competencies will be completed in the Welding Lab at the Wausau Campus. This lab is open Monday through Thursday, 12:00PM-8:00PM. Please Contact advisory Houa Lee with questions.