TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS
The Welding and Cutting curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the field of welding and cutting. The curriculum includes the following types of welding : Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
| Example of Class Types
Shielded Metal Arc Welding I & II, Drawing & Welding Symbol Interpretation, Flux Cored Arc Welding |
Day and Night Classes: Day |
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Pre-requisites required: 1 year Summary of Program Requirements Skills Needed Attention to Detail, Physical Abilities, Administrative, Technology and Tools, Mathematical Skills |
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East Central Community College
Decatur Contact Gerald Jordan 601-635-6263 gjordan@eccc.edu |
The Welding and Cutting Program at Pearl River Community College is designed to lead to a Career Certificate, Technical Certificate or an Associates of Applied Science Degree. The Welding and Cutting Program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the field of welding and cutting. Welding is utilized in manufacturing, structural construction, pipeline construction, offshore industry, custom job shops, and is an important part of many businesses. During this program of study, students may earn National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) credentials and 10 Hour OSHA Card. The curriculum includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Pipe Welding, Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting, Oxyfuel Cutting, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). The student will learn safety in all aspects of welding and cutting.
| Example of Class Types
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) |
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Pre-requisites required: Summary of Program Requirements Skills Needed Attention to Detail, Physical Abilities, Administrative, Technology and Tools, Mathematical Skills |
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Pearl River Community College
Contact Leland Kennedy 601.403.1264 lkennedy@prcc.edu |