ADVM D0010 - Welding
Course Description
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as combination welders.
The program guides the student from an introduction to welding, through critical safety information, to specific details regarding welding and cutting processes. Relevant shop math, welding metallurgy, blueprint reading is provided in a fashion that provides concept overviews and hands-on experience for technical skills that can result in immediate employment. Core skills (math, blueprint reading) are embedded in the overall training so that students experience the practical application, opposed to a “stand alone” skills enhancement course. In this way, students understand the relevancy of applicable math and its significance in welding.
Course Outline
- Occupational Safety and Shop Practices
- Principles of Welding and Metallurgy
- Blueprint Reading and Welding Symbol Interpretation
- Welding Processes
- Thermal Cutting Processes
- Inspection, Quality Control, and Testing
- Workplace Communication and Readiness
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this class, students will be able to:
- Apply OSHA-compliant safety practices in a welding environment
- Interpret fabrication drawings and welding symbols (AWS standards)
- Set up and perform basic welds using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) processes
- Perform manual oxy-fuel cutting (OFC) safely and accurately
- Identify common weld defects and conduct basic visual inspections
- Demonstrate proper material handling, joint preparation, and shop practices
Notes
Materials Required:
Handouts will be provided by the instructor.
Prerequisites
None.
