IAMW 115 - High School Welding Technology

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

The High School Welding course introduces school students to technical information and hands-on experience in basic welding skills, including the interpretation of typical welding drawings and symbols, flat vertical, horizontal, and overhead position shielded metal-arc welding, in addition to other types of welds and joints, identification of operating principles, testing and inspections, common flaws, and the principles of non-fusion welding, personal safety and proper use of shop equipment and tools, and math concepts, including whole numbers, common fractions, and basic math formulas associated with welding. Upon completion of the program, the coursework will provide the student with the opportunity to take the American Welding Society (AWS) certification test and/or pursue more advanced welding courses.

Credits:

10.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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