Aluminum Welding, CR

This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions welding Aluminum alloys utilizing the Gas Metal and Gas Tungsten Arc welding processes.

Program Learning Outcomes. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Use entry level skills for welding carbon, stainless and aluminum alloys welded with the Gas Metal and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding processes.
2. Understand the set-up, running and maintenance of GMAW and GTAW equipment; and how to operate the equipment safely.
3. Understand safety requirements associated with the welding industry; including welding gear, welding equipment, gasses, tools, and welding environment.
4. Understand blue print reading by interpreting AWS welding symbols in order to fabricate an assembly to engineering drawing requirements.
5. An overview of the manufacturing sector, including career exploration.