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Job: Arc Welder Program
Arc welders are responsible for joining metal parts by melting the joint with heat generated by an electrical current. This position demands an understanding of electrical conductivity and circuits, arc welding equipment and processes, properties of metals, and print reading. Arc welders often work indoors and outdoors in a variety of settings and must know the proper safety practices.

Every Program Includes:

First-Time Skills Assessment
Access to All Classes Listed Below
Access to Administration Center

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Programs by Industry

This Program Includes All of the Following Classes:

Electrical Systems

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Electrical Units 110	20	Beginner
Intro to Circuits 120	19	Beginner

Inspection

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Basic Measurement 110	18	Beginner
Hardness Testing 260	18	Intermediate

Materials

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Materials 100	19	Beginner
Structure of Metals 110	15	Beginner
Mechanical Properties of Metals 120	12	Beginner
Physical Properties of Metals 130	11	Beginner
Metal Classification 150	13	Beginner
Ferrous Metals and Alloys 210	16	Intermediate
Nonferrous Metals and Alloys 220	14	Intermediate
Plastics 240	17	Intermediate

Quality

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Quality Overview 100	16	Beginner
ISO 9000 Overview 110	20	Beginner
Lean Manufacturing Overview 130	18	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Identifying Problems 180	13	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Understanding Causes and Effects 182	13	Beginner
Troubleshooting: Taking Corrective Actions 184	12	Beginner
Conducting an Internal Audit 200	19	Intermediate

Rigging

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to Machine Rigging 110	15	Beginner
Rigging Equipment 120	19	Beginner
Lifting and Moving Equipment 130	18	Beginner
Rigging Inspection and Safety 210	15	Intermediate
Rigging Mechanics 220	20	Advanced

Safety

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Intro to OSHA 100	18	Beginner
Fire Safety and Prevention 110	17	Beginner
Bloodborne Pathogens 115	14	Beginner
Personal Protective Equipment 120	19	Beginner
Lockout/Tagout Procedures 130	17	Beginner
Safety for Lifting Devices 135	18	Beginner
Hand and Power Tool Safety 145	17	Beginner
Environmental Safety Hazards 150	16	Beginner
MSDS and Hazard Communication 160	19	Beginner
Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation 170	15	Beginner
Walking and Working Surfaces 180	19	Beginner
Confined Spaces 190	18	Beginner
Respiratory Safety 195	18	Beginner
Powered Industrial Truck Safety 210	19	Intermediate

Shop Essentials

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
Math: Fundamentals 100	14	Beginner
Math: Fractions and Decimals 105	22	Beginner
Math: Units of Measurement 115	18	Beginner
Basics of Tolerance 120	12	Beginner
Geometry: Lines and Angles 155	18	Beginner
Geometry: Triangles 165	16	Beginner
Geometry: Circles and Polygons 185	16	Beginner
Shop Algebra Overview 200	19	Intermediate

Welding

Class Name	Lessons	Difficulty
What Is Oxyfuel Welding? 100	14	Beginner
Oxyfuel Welding Safety 105	16	Beginner
What Is Arc Welding? 110	18	Beginner
Arc Welding Safety 115	16	Beginner
Arc Welding Processes 120	16	Beginner
Overview of Weld Types 130	17	Beginner
Electrical Power for Arc Welding 140	20	Beginner
Ferrous Metals for Welding 200	20	Intermediate
Nonferrous Metals for Welding 205	20	Intermediate
Oxyfuel Welding Applications 207	17	Intermediate
SMAW Applications 210	18	Intermediate
GMAW Applications 220	21	Intermediate
FCAW Applications 230	21	Intermediate
GTAW Applications 240	20	Intermediate
Arc Welding Symbols and Codes 250	15	Intermediate
Arc Welding Power Sources 260	19	Intermediate
Plasma Cutting 265	16	Intermediate
Electrode Selection 270	18	Intermediate
Visual Inspection of Welds 280	15	Intermediate
Arc Welding Aluminum Alloys 310	21	Advanced