As of the Fall 2011 semester, it will be the students' responsibility to obtain their textbook before the class begins. The Textbook name and ISBN's are listed as part of the class descriptions.

Requirement for ALL Welding Courses

Proper attier MUST be worn during classtimes including the 1st night to include welding gloves and jackets and high top work boots.

Arc Welding I

Level I consists of placing emphasis on the operation of an arc welder and includes safety, equipment identification, cutting, beveling, and electrode selection. The student will learn to run a bead with 6010 and 7018 electrodes. A textbook is not needed for this course. This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks. Tuition: $270, Night/Time: Monday/6:00 - 9:30 p.m., Instructor: H. Frasier

Arc Welding II-III-IV

Level II covers preparing and welding plate in the flat position including in the down hand, open V butt and T welds. Level III includes specific vertical position welding including open V butts and T welding tasks, and an introduction to metallurgy. Level IV includes specific overhead position welding tasks including open head V butts and T welds. Grading based on accuracy and performance. A textbook is not needed for this course. This class meets two nights a week for 15 weeks. Tuition: $345, Night/Time: Tuesday & Wednesday/6:00 - 9:30 p.m., Instructor: H. Frasier

Introduction to MIG Welding

This course covers preparing the welding power supply, the wire feed machine and the shielding gas supply for safe operations. Emphasis will be placed on the operation of the MIG Arc Welding machien and welding a bead in the down hand welding position using Mild Steel.  Arc Welding I, II, III, IV and Blueprint Reading are recommended prerequisites.  This class is for Mild Steel Welding ONLY. A textbook is not needed for this course. This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks. NOTE: A second session may be added on Wednesday from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. if Tuesday fills.  Tuition: $345, Night/Time: Tuesday/6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Instructor: H. Frasier

Advanced MIG Welding

This is an advanced course, with emphasis on welding a bead in the down hand welding and vertical position.  This course should be taken concurrently or after Blueprint Reading.  Prerequisite: Introduction to MIG Welding I.  This class is for Mild Steel Welding ONLY. A textbook is not needed for this course. This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks. NOTE: A second session may be added on Thursday from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. if Monday fills. Tuition: $345, Night/Time: Monday/6:00 - 9:30 p.m., Instructor: H. Frasier

Introduction to TIG Welding

This course is designed to prepare advanced welding students for the TIG welding process.  Along with training in various types of TIG welding techniques, the student will receive instruction in the safe use of TIG welding equipment.  Arc Welding I, II, III, IV and Blueprint Reading are recommended prerequisites.  This class is for MildSteel and Aluminum Welding ONLY. This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks. NOTE: A second session may be added on Wednesday from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. if Tuesday fills.  Tuition: $400, Night/Time: Tuesday/6:00 - 9:30 p.m., Instructor: H. Frasier, Textbook Title: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, ISBN: 0937390003

Advanced TIG Welding

This is an advanced course designed to teach advanced open V butt and T welds.  Students will be working more with Aluminum.  This course should be taken concurrently or after Blueprint Reading.  Prerequisite: Introduction to TIG Welding.  This class is for Mild Steel and Aluminm Welding. This class meets one night a week for 15 weeks. NOTE: A second session may be added on Thursday from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m. if Monday Fills. Tuition: $400, Night/Time: Monday/6:00 - 9:30 p.m., Instructor: H. Frasier, Textbook Title: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, ISBN: 0937390003