Discover the composition of metals as you practice how to join and cut different metals. Work from blueprints to layout, develop, fabricate, and form metals utilizing the Oxyacetylene Flame Cutting, Gas Welding, Electric Arc Welding, Aircomatic (MIG), Heliarc (TIG), and Plasma Arc Welding Processes.
- Shop and Field Safety Procedures
- Basic Electricity/Fundamentals of Blueprint Reading
- Thermodynamics/Layout and Development
- Properties, Identification, and Use of Metals
- Welding Processes and Techniques including Production and Maintenance Welding
- Inspection and Testing of Weldments
- Basic Metallurgy
- Special Welding Techniques
- Preparation for Welder’s Certification Exam in 3G, 4G and 6G Pipe
2. Welding Equipment: welding hood, hammers (chipping, ball peen), wire brush, striker
3. Tools: Screwdrivers, tool box, tape ruler, adjustable square, pliers, wrench, scribe, vise grip
CTE Endorsement
Students must successfully meet the academic and attendance criteria for a two-year Wilson Tech Certificate of Completion, be High School diploma eligible, and pass the following national certification exam: National Occupational Competency Testing Exam (NOCTI) – Welding Exam.
About the instructors
John Farrell has spent more than 20 years in the welding and metal fabrication industry. His experience includes working as a certified welder, draftsperson, and business owner in the building construction, marine and manufacturing aspects of the trade. He began his teaching career at Eastern Suffolk BOCES where he taught welding for three years. Mr. Farrell has held the NYC Department of Buildings Class 1 (unlimited) Welding License as well as various other certifications such as AWS D1.1, NYFD certificate of fitness (fire watch), and OSHA 10.