Welders join pieces of metal by placing them close together and heating them until the metal flows and fuses to form a cohesive bond. They control this joining process by concentrating heat from a gas torch or electric arc and by using metal rods to supply extra metal. Welders must wear protective clothing, shoes, hoods and goggles to prevent burns. This program is designed to train students to reach the level of proficiency required to pass the American Welding Society or the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) tests. *This course meets at Peninsula College.
Career Opportunities: -Construction Companies -Machine Shops -Manufacturing Firms -Marine Welding Companies -Top Side Ship Repair -Metal Art Sculpting -Repair Shops -Schools -Shipyards -Steel Companies -Trucking Companies -Welding Firms -Self-Owned Business	What You Will Learn: -Welding Materials -Welding Machines -Welding Skills -Safety Devices and Behaviors -Level of Knowledge for the American Welding Society or the WA Association of Building Officials Certificates -Professional Development Leadership Skills
Instructor: Chuck Wheeler
Instructor: James Newton