Welding I

Emphasis is placed on SMAW and GMAW - Oxy Fuel cutting and safety in the shop. This is the first 360 hours of the 1000 hours that must be completed to take the American Welding Society Entry Level I Certification. This course covers the competencies needed to take the associated certification test. Students must take and pass the AWS certification test in order to receive program completer certification. A certification test fee may be required. By passing the test a student can obtain up to 2 verified credits. Participation in SkillsUSA student organization activities is required. Students must purchase the following: welding helmet and lens, welding gloves, work gloves, steel-toed boots, blue jeans-no frayed edges, cotton t-shirt, long sleeve cotton work shirt and other materials.
**VWCC Dual Enrollment Option

Prerequisites:

• 10-12th grade
• Computer-Aided Drafting & Technical Drawing highly recommended

Credits:

• 2 (2 hr. classroom)

Welding II

In addition to an overview of what was learned in Welding I, the second (360 hours) of the required 1000 hour will be completed. Students will take the SMAW and GMAW Certification Tests. The students will also be introduced to fluxed core arc welding, plasma cutting and carbon arc cutting. Participation in SkillsUSA student organization activities is required. This course covers the competencies need to take the associated certification test. Students must take and pass the AWS certification test in order to receive program completer certification. A certification test registration fee may be required. By passing the test a student can obtain up to 2 verified credits. A course materials fee will be charged.
**VWCC Dual Enrollment Option

Prerequisites:

• "C" average in Welding I
• 11-12th grade

Credits:

• 2 (2 hr. classroom)

Welding III

Welding II is designed to enhance and refine the skills students learn during the first two hours of the program. The final 360 hours of the American Welding Society Certification training will be completed. Students will study track burning and gas tungsten arc welding. Blueprint reading will be covered and the final skills and written test for certification will be taken. Participation in SkillsUSA student organization is required. This course covers the competencies needed to take the associated certification test. Students must take and pass the AWS certification test in order to receive program completer certification. A certification test registration fee may be required. By passing the test a student can obtain up to 2 verified credits. A course materials fee will be charged.
**VWCC Dual Enrollment Option

Prerequisites:

• "C" average in Welding II
• 12th grade

Credits:

• 2 (2 hr. classroom)