Schedule

Monday – Thursday 8AM to 12PM daily

Course Overview

In NIT’s weld shop, high school & homeschool students will be introduced to basic welding principles, tools, gases & filler metals. Theory-based learning is reinforced with substantive hands-on time in the shop. Outfitted with welding booths, simulators, personal protective equipment & safety instruction, students have the chance to build their skillset, one process at a time.

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn & understand the following:

• A thorough understanding of the safety precautions for arc welding & an awareness of the importance of safety in welding
• A basic understanding of the shielded metal arc process & equipment along with the key variables that affect the quality of welds (electrode selection, polarity & amperage, arc length, travel speed & electrode angles)
• Striking & controlling the arc
• Visual inspection & quality control
• Welding distortion & how to control it
• Guidelines for electrode selection & the use of low hydrogen electrodes
• Overview & use of plasma & torch cutting

Resources

• Leather work boots
• Cotton pants/shirt (no synthetic materials)

Determination of High School Credit

Each intensive will include two primary components:

• 32 hours of in-person instruction at the NIT shop
• Completion of the Student Workbook

Student workbooks are developed using NIT’s curriculum and will include reading assignments, vocabulary and key concept reviews, independent exercises, embedded video content with required responses, knowledge checks, safety highlights, and a final independent written project