This coursework grounds the trainee in the knowledge and principals of Welding Technology. Welding courses cover principles and practices of welding including safety/OSHA, base metal preparation, weld quality, plasma cutting, Arc gouging, and the SMAW, GMAW, FCAW , and GTAW welding processes.

Areas of Instruction

The Core

• Safety/OSHA
• Construction Math
• Blue Print Reading
• Employability Skills
• Communication Skills

Fundamentals

• Equipment & Setup
• Welding Symbols
• Welding Detail Drawings
• Physical Characteristics of Metals
• Mechanical Properties of Metals

Cutting Methods

• Base Metal Preparation
• Electrodes
• Beads & Fillet welds
• Joint Fit-Up & Alignment
• Groove Welds with Backing
• Plate and Pipe Welding
• Soldering & Brazing
• Sanitary Welding

Credentials / Certifications

• PCC Associates Degree
• OSHA 10 Card
• Career Readiness Certificate
• Employability Skills Training

Welding Course Checklists
Welding Program Curriculum Map

Joe Flynn
Instructor of Welding
jflynn@pamlicocc.edu
252-249-1851 ext. 3058
Room: Johnson 141