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Welding


Introduction to Welding Processes

Course Description

WLD 3106Y
This course is intended for students who possesses no prior knowledge of welding concepts, and provides instruction on the principles and practices of welding. Course content will cover welding processes such as SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) on plate, blueprint reading, cutting processes, and metallurgy. Safety practices will also be reviewed and demonstrated. This course is aligned with the SENSE Level I program designed by the American Welding Society. SPCC welding faculty hold current AWS welding certifications, and SPCC’s welding facilities utilize the AWS SENSE curriculum.

Pre-Requisites

None

Requirements

Welding gloves and helmets will be available for shared use.

Cost

$344.40

Books

None

Upcoming Courses

Begin Date End Date Time Days Campus
FALL
10/12/2023 9/26/2023 5:30pm-9:30pm M/T/W Tyson, 1313


Intermediate Welding Processes

Course Description

WLD 3106J
Instructor permission required to register for this course. This course is intended for students who already possess an introductory knowledge of the following welding concepts: SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) on plate, blueprint reading, cutting processes, and metallurgy; and are seeking additional training in areas such as out-of-position welds, and open root plate welds. Safety practices will also be reviewed and demonstrated. Students will be introduced to destructive and non-destructive testing. This course is aligned with the SENSE Level I program designed by the American Welding Society. SPCC welding faculty hold current AWS welding certifications, and SPCC’s welding facilities utilize the AWS SENSE curriculum.

Pre-Requisites

Instructor permission

Requirements

Welding gloves and helmets will be available for shared use.

Cost

$334.40

Books

None

Upcoming Courses

Begin Date End Date Time Days Campus
10/3/2023 11/30/2023 6:00 – 10:00pm TWTh Tyson 1313


Advanced Welding Processes

Course Description

WLD 3106V
Instructor permission required to register for this course. This course is intended for students who already possess an intermediate level of knowledge in welding areas such as SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) on plate, and are seeking a classroom/lab environment where they may practice on pipe, review blueprint reading, and review metallurgy. Students will also learn welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing. This course is aligned with the SENSE Level II program designed by the American Welding Society. SPCC welding faculty hold current AWS welding certifications, and SPCC’s welding facilities utilize the AWS SENSE curriculum.

Pre-Requisites

Instructor permission

Requirements

Welding gloves and helmets will be available for shared use.

Cost

$334.40

Books

None

Upcoming Courses

Begin Date End Date Time Days Campus
10/3/2023 11/30/2023 6:00 – 10:00pm TWTh Tyson 1313


Welding Practice Lab

Course Description

This course is designed for current welding professionals who are seeking an environment to practice and perfect existing welding skills. This course is taught in an open lab format, allowing students to work with a credentialed welding instructor in a supervised lab setting. Students may receive up to 24 hours of lab instruction.

Pre-Requisites

Permission of instructor. Students must contact Marvin Tyson at  MTyson@spcc.edu in order to schedule their 4-hour blocks on instruction. Requests must be received at least 24 hours in advance.

Requirements

Welding gloves and helmets will be available for shared use.

Cost

$101.40

Books

None

Upcoming Courses

Begin Date End Date Time Days Campus Total Hours
5/16/2023 7/12/2023 Call or Email Instructor for appointment
704-290-5806
mtyson@spcc.edu
M-Th Tyson, 1313 Total of 24 hrs.
FALL


Non credit courses that align with credit courses

Upcoming Courses

Course Dates Days Hours Location Price

Requirements

Welding gloves and helmets will be available for shared use.

Cost

$186.40

Books

Varies – please check with instructor
www.spcc.edu/bookstore

Registration Options

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By Phone: 704-290-5100

In Person: Visit any of our campus locations

Location

Tyson Family Center for Technology, Monroe

Polkton Campus, Polkton

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For more information, contact:

Navigate@spcc.edu, 704-290-5100

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