Welding
Rick Gauldin - Instructor

Program Description: Gain the skills necessary for the cutting and joining of metal.

Length: 1080 hours (2 year program - 8 credits)

Course Sequence:

First Year (Afternoon)
1985
1982
Fundamental of Welding
Ornamental Metal
First Semester
1995
1983

Thermal Cutting and Welding
Blueprint Reading & Metallurgy

Second Semester
Second Year (Morning)
1993
1989
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
First Semester
1987
1981
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Arc Welding
Second Semester

Certifications: WV State Welding Certificate

Articulation Agreements: Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (28 hours); West Virginia University Institute of Technology (6 hours); West Virginia University at Parkersburg (28 hours); EDGE credit available.

Community Partners: Beckley Welding Supply.