DETAILS

The evening Welding program at CV Tech prepares students for a career in the welding field. Students will learn about Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG). Students will also learn about oxy-fuel cutting and weld shop blueprint reading.

The evening welding program is for adult students.

OCCUPATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE

PIPE/STRUCTURAL WELDER/FITTER

CoursesHours
Welding Fundamentals Equipment, Setup110
SMAW Beads and Fillet Welds120
Introduction to Welding and Cutting Processes45
Welding Blueprints and Drawings40
Oxyfuel Cutting and Heat Treatments75
SMAW Open V Groove Welds Plate60
Employment Readiness30
Advanced Introduction to Welding and Cutting Processes45
Cutting: Plasma Arc, Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging30
Mitering, Saddling and Branching of Pipe75
GTAW Equipment and Filler Material Option 1 
GMAW/FCAW Equipment and Setup Option 215
GTAW Aluminum Plate/Pipe Option 175
GMAWPlate/Pipe Option 2 
GTAW Carbon Steel Plate Option 130
GMAW Aluminum Plate Option 2 
SMAW Groove Welds with Backing Option 3 
GTAW Carbon Steel Pipe Option 160
SMAW Open V-Groove Root Pipe Welds Sch40 Option 2 
GTAW Low Alloy and Stainless Steel Pipe Option 190
FCAW Plate and Pipe Option 2 
SMAW Open V-Groove Root Pipe Welds Sch80Option 3 
Capstone60
Total Hours960