Welding Technology 1 & 2

This course, designed to develop job entry skills or prepare for advanced college course work leading to professional welder certification, combines classroom instruction with "hands on" laboratory experience. Procedures covered in this course include shop safety, oxyacetylene welding, brazing and cutting, flat position electric arc and mig welding, pattern burning and blueprint reading. Students in the second year program gain experience in advanced welding practices (horizontal, vertical and overhead positions) using electric arc, and mig processes. Subject matter in this course is articulated with the Kishwaukee College Welding Technology Certificate. All students are required to purchase and wear safety glasses, appropriate clothing, and equipment. Instructor will present samples and store locations that supply the proper equipment on the first day of class.