Farm and Ranch Welding 1

Overview of basic welding processes. Demonstrate all safety and shop procedures. Handle, store and set up cylinders. Set up, weld and perform a variety of joints and cuts on mild steel using oxy fuel, arc welding, cutting practice and procedures. Practice using, assembling and cleaning of equipment.

(24 hrs.)

(Class limit 10)

Supplies:

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) – Please Wear to Each Class:

• Long sleeve 100% cotton shirt (Button Up)
• Long pants 100% Cotton (Ex. Denim Jeans)
• Fire Resistant Welding Jacket (Recommended)
• Leather Boots (Steel Toe or Compost)

Personal tools – Please Bring With You on The First Day of Class:

• Safety Glasses Z87
• Side Shields Required for Prescription Glasses
• Face Shield Shade 5 (Full Face Shield or Half Face Shield)
• Welding Hood (Auto Darkening Recommended for the Novice Welder)
• Welding Cap
• Leather Welding Gloves
• 4 ½” Electric Grinder or Battery Operated
• 1 Wire Wheel 4 ½”
• 1 Grinding Wheel 4 ½”
• Taper Measure
• Soap Stone with Holder
• Carbon Steel Wire Brush
• Chipping Hammer
• Striker
• Tip Cleaner
• Channel Lock Pliers
• MIG Pliers

*Optional Purchase of Tool Package is Available Through the College Book Store.

*To register for the course, participants must be 16 years of age or older.