Wes Watkins Technology Center

BASIC WELDER

This program prepares students to use manual shielded metal arc welding and gas metal arc welding in welding of heavy steel structures. Students also learn manual oxyfuel and plasma arc cutting, as well as computer programmed plasma arc cutting, weld quality, and weld joint design/fit up. The entire 525 hours of the Basic Welder program will transfer into the 1050 hour Combination Welder program.

Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 51-4121.00

Application Process

Tuition Waiver

College Credit

CERTIFICATION
Oklahoma Department of Labor Welder Certification

CURRICULUM / HOURS

Introduction to Welding and Cutting Processes	90
GMAW/FCAW Equipment and Set-Up	15
Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging	15
GMAW Plate	60
Plasma Cutting	15
SMAW Beads and Filet Welds	120
SMAW Electrodes	15
SMAW Equipment and Set-Up	15
SMAW Groove Welds	120
Weld Quality	15
Welding Joint Design and Fit-Up	15
Metal Characteristics and Properties	30
TOTAL HOURS	525

STUDENT ORGANIZATION
SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and adult students who are
preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations, and for further education. SkillsUSA
provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual
and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state, and national levels.

INSTRUCTOR
Clint Chew, BAgrED
cchew@wwtech.edu