Course Duration
12–24 Months (depending on program structure)Course Description
This course provides students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in welding and metal fabrication. Students learn various welding processes, metal cutting, blueprint reading, safety practices, fabrication techniques, and equipment maintenance. The program prepares students for employment in construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding, automotive, and industrial fabrication industries while promoting professionalism and strong ethical values.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand welding principles and metal properties
- Perform different welding techniques safely and effectively
- Read and interpret welding blueprints and symbols
- Use welding tools and equipment properly
- Fabricate and assemble metal structures
- Apply industry safety standards
- Demonstrate professionalism and workplace ethics
- Prepare for industry certification and employment
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Welding
- History of welding
- Career opportunities in welding
- Welding terminology
- Types of welding processes
- Introduction to welding tools and equipment
- Trade ethics and professionalism
Module 2: Workplace Safety
- OSHA safety regulations
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Fire prevention and control
- Electrical safety
- Ventilation and fume control
- Gas cylinder safety
- First aid basics
- Workshop safety procedures
Module 3: Basic Mathematics for Welding
- Measurement systems
- Fractions and decimals
- Geometry for fabrication
- Angles and calculations
- Material estimation
- Layout calculations
Module 4: Welding Fundamentals
- Metal identification
- Heat and metal behavior
- Joint design
- Welding positions
- Welding symbols
- Weld quality and inspection
- Distortion control
Module 5: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Equipment setup
- Electrode selection
- Arc striking techniques
- Flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead welding
- Fillet and groove welds
- Weld defects and corrections
Module 6: Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)
- MIG welding equipment
- Wire selection
- Shielding gases
- Machine settings
- Welding techniques
- Troubleshooting MIG welds
Module 7: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)
- TIG welding equipment
- Tungsten electrode preparation
- Filler rod selection
- Welding aluminum and stainless steel
- Precision welding techniques
Module 8: Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- FCAW equipment setup
- Self-shielded and gas-shielded processes
- Wire feeding systems
- Welding procedures
- Production welding techniques
Module 9: Oxy-Fuel Cutting and Welding
- Oxy-acetylene equipment
- Gas handling procedures
- Flame adjustment
- Cutting techniques
- Brazing and soldering
- Metal heating and bending
Module 10: Blueprint Reading and Fabrication
- Reading blueprints
- Welding symbols interpretation
- Fabrication layouts
- Material cutting plans
- Structural fabrication
- Assembly procedures
Module 11: Metal Fabrication
- Cutting and shaping metals
- Grinding and finishing
- Sheet metal work
- Pipe fabrication
- Structural steel fabrication
- Equipment maintenance
Module 12: Welding Inspection and Quality Control
- Visual inspection methods
- Weld testing basics
- Measuring weld quality
- Defect identification
- Repair procedures
- Industry welding standards
Module 13: Employability and Entrepreneurship Skills
- Communication skills
- Resume writing
- Interview preparation
- Workplace conduct
- Teamwork and leadership
- Small business basics for welders
Module 14: Christian Ethics and Character Development (Optional)
- Integrity in the workplace
- Biblical principles of work
- Stewardship and responsibility
- Respect and teamwork
- Leadership and service
Practical Training
Students will receive hands-on training in:
- Arc welding
- MIG welding
- TIG welding
- Metal cutting
- Fabrication projects
- Pipe welding
- Welding inspection
- Equipment setup and maintenance
Tools and Equipment
- Welding machines
- Welding helmets and PPE
- Grinders
- Cutting torches
- Clamps and vises
- Measuring tools
- Chipping hammers
- Welding tables
Assessment Methods
- Written examinations
- Practical welding tests
- Fabrication projects
- Safety evaluations
- Attendance and participation
- Final practical assessment
Certifications Preparation
Students may prepare for:
- AWS Certified Welder Certification
- OSHA Safety Certification
- NCCER Welding Certification
Career Opportunities
Graduates may work as:
- Welder
- Fabricator
- Pipe Welder
- Structural Steel Worker
- Welding Technician
- Manufacturing Technician
- Maintenance Welder
- Welding Inspector Assistant
Recommended Entry Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Basic math and reading skills
- Physical fitness for workshop activities
Recommended Training Ratio
- 30% Classroom Instruction
- 70% Practical Hands-on Training
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