WELDING BASIC
Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Wesson
1046 Lester Furr Drive, Wesson, MS, 39191
About This Program
This program is newly expanded to meet the growing need and now features instruction from the National Center for Construction and Education Research (NCCER) Contren Core. Levels 1 and 2 will be covered.Level one includes basic core construction skills and craft specific topics such as Welding Safety Oxyfuel Cutting Plasma Arc Cutting Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging Base Metal Preparation Weld Quality Equipment and Setup Shielded Metal Arc Electrodes SMAW Beads and Fillet Welds Joint Fit Up and Alignment SMAW Groove Welds with Backing and SMAW Open V Groove Welds.Level 2 courses include Welding Symbols Reading Welding Detail Drawings Physical Characteristics and Mechanical Properties of Metals Preheating and Post heating of Metals GMAW and FCAW-Equipment and Filler Metals GMAW and FCAW Plate Equipment and Filler Materials and GTWAW Plate.
Credential
Certification in Level 1 and 2 NCCER welding
Field of Study
Precision Metal Working.
Related Occupation
Production workers operate machinery and equipment to manufacture goods ranging from automotive parts to food products. They work in factories and production facilities, performing tasks in assembly, quality control, and machine operation.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$49,490/yr
$23.80/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
1046 Lester Furr Drive, Wesson, MS, 39191
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$1,620
Length (Weeks)
28
Real-World Outcomes
73 people completed this program. Of those, 55 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 75%).
Source: Mississippi ETPL performance data via TrainingProviderResults.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
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