* Requirement for ALL Welding Courses: Proper attire must be worn the 1st night of class to include welding gloves and jacket and high top workboots.

Arc Welding I-II-III-IV: 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. 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. Emphasis and grading given to accuracy and performance.

Blueprint Reading: Appropriate for those working in basic manufacturing i.e.: molding, machinists, welding, tool and die making, etc. Review of basic blueprint reading and advanced print reading with emphasis on datum line and datum identifiers. Geometric dimensioning is also included

Introduction to Drafting and CAD: This course will include general drafting practices, line work, three view drawings and the proper placement of the three views, orthographic projection, text and dimensioning. This will be done using the drawing board and all equipment used in the drafting field. Next, AutoCAD will be introduced and from that point on all work will be computer based. Several CAD drawings will be produced and plotted on paper. No previous Drafting or Computer experience required.

Machine Shop I & II: Formal classroom and machine training on the Lathe, Milling machine or Machine Fundamentals. Open lab will be available for experienced students on the Lathe, Mill, Grinders, CNC Mill, and Master Cam computer lab. Machine Shop II students will have a project on a Tool Maker Vise.

Machining Computerized Programming (CNC): An introductory course in Computerized Numerical Control programming. Become familiar with CNC language, capabilities, and operation using the HAAS CNC controller. Also includes an introduction to Mastercam, the largest selling CAD/CAM program in the world. Prerequisite: Machine Shop I or related experience.

MIG Welding: This course covers preparing the welding power supply, the wire feed machine and the shielding gas supply for safe operation. Emphasis will be placed on the operation of the MIG Arc Welding machine and welding a bead in the down hand welding position. Arc Welding I, II, III, IV and Blueprint Reading are recommended. This class is for Mild Steel Welding ONLY.

Pipe Welding: This course is for the advanced welder who has completed ARC Welding I-IV as well as MIG and TIG Welding (or equivalent experience) Pipe welding has become recognized as a profession in itself. Even though many of the skills are comparable to other types of welding, pipe welders develop skills that are unique only to pipe welding. Proficient pipe welders must be willing to work hard and spend time at their trade. Good physical condition, eyesight, and mechanical aptitude are also required. Must be able to weld in the vertical and overhead positions.

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. This class is for Mild Steel and Aluminum Welding ONLY.

Fall 2008 Registration Begins
Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Registration Hours

September 2nd - 4th:
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

September 5th:
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Starting Monday, September 8, 2008 Registrations will be taken only during regular business hours:

Monday - Thursday: 1:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Call (989) 667-3275 or 1-800-227-6382
For more information.

Classes Begin
Week of September 8, 2008