Welding Technology
Description of program
When you begin your study of Welding Technology, you will begin the mastery of skills needed to build today's heavy metal building structures. Welding is the science of using intense localized heat to fuse and melt metal. It is an important piece of our nation's economy and strength.
What will I do in this program?
In the Welding Technology program, you will learn:
- SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
- GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding or MIG Welding)
- FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)
- GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding or TIG Welding)
Some skills you will learn:
- Safe work habits
- Proper use of materials
- Oxy-Fuel cutting
- Plasma arc and carbon cutting
- Welding inspection
- Blue print reading
- Fabrication
- Visual inspection techniques
- Cutting and shaping metal
Who do I talk to with questions?
Instructor: Andrew Syder, 509-354-7424
College credit potential:
The Welding program at the Spokane Skills Center also offers work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities. Students successfully completing this program may earn up to 5 college credits at Spokane Community College. See the instructor for more information.
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