Welding
The course in Welding is designed to give the student basic preparation toward becoming an expert welder and using welding as a trade. Specialized classroom and shop learning experiences with all types of commonly used metal welding are offered. These types include shielded metal arc (stick welding), gas metal arc (MIG), tungsten inert gas (TIG), oxyacetylene fusion (gas), and inner shield welding. Also flame cutting, plasma arc cutting, brazing, and soldering are taught. Other related instruction emphasizes properties of metals, blueprint reading, welding symbols, fitting and fabrication.
Levels of Training
| Program | Hours | Duration | Award |
| Welder Helper | 60 hours | Certificate | |
| Tack Welder | 324 hours | Certificate | |
| Shielded Metal Arc Welder | 648 hours | Certificate | |
| Gas Metal Arc Welder | 972 hours | Certificate | |
| Welder, Combination | 1296 hours | 12 months | Diploma |
Course Outline
Orientation Safety
Technology Foundations Basic Welding Procedures, Setting Up
Equipment, Machines & Accessories Technical Information, Shop Management and Related Equipment
Welding all Positions & Selecting Electrodes Pipe Welding 1G-6G
Brazing and Soldering Selecting WQires, Rods, & Gases
Flame Curring Plate & Pipe, Plasma Arc Cutting Metal Preparation & Welding Basic Joints
Pad & Miscellaneous Welding Basic Math, Blueprint, Layout, and Structural Projects
Ferrous and Nonferrous Casting, Hardfacing and Mettallurgy Welding Stainless and Aluminum
Code Testing
Instructors
- Phillip Cranford (Jackson)
- Rodney Russell (Lexington)
Location
- Jackson Campus
- Lexington Campus
The Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson does not offer a student loan program.
The Tennessee Technology Center at Jackson does not offer a student loan program.
88% of graduates from this program, who began their studies in 2010-11, completed it within 12 months.
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