Welding Program Objectives

The overall objective of the welding certificate program at New River Community College is to prepare the student for full-time employment in the welding industry. In addition to certification in three major welding processes, the following skills are also covered:

• The set-up and operation of computerized, numerically controlled cutting machines.
• Operation of all auxiliary shop fabrication equipment: drill press, horizontal cut-off saw, metal shear, pipe beveling machine, etc.
• Reading and interpretation of welding blueprints.
• The application of shop mathematics to practical welding and testing exercises.
• The operation of plasma and air carbon arc cutting equipment.
• The use of hand held oxy-acetylene cutting torches.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of basic welding metallurgy and weld inspection skills.

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