Welder Technician (Tools Included)   

The Welder Technician course is an intensive overview of skills relating to welding techniques, from the basic principles of metal cutting and rigging to safety guidelines and manufacturing management.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
• Video-based labs: The latest version of Google Chrome is preferred.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

In addition to the materials included online in the course, you will also receive the Welder Technician Tool Kit:

• The 25-piece tool kit includes a black tool tote bag, featuring the following items:
  • 3 gloves
  • 2 safety glasses
  • 2 pliers
  • 2 brushes
  • 1 file
  • 1 soapstone
  • 1 cleaners tip
  • 1 filter plate
  • 1 flashlight
  • 1 grinder
  • 1 combination square
  • 1 tape measure
  • 2 hammers
  • 1 wrench
  • 1 center punch
  • 1 friction lighter
  • 1 beanie
  • 1 wrench

Material Fees are non-refundable upon registration.

Please note: Due to the high cost of these items, tools will not be shipped until 10 days after your start date.

Do you like to work with your hands? Are you looking for a career where you can do what you love and make good money? This online Welder Technician course is an accelerated training package that will provide you with the required knowledge and skills you need for success as a welder.

This online welding class provides an intensive overview of the welding skills necessary for a welder technician to perform the job, including lessons in math, inspection, safety, materials, quality, metal cutting, grinding, forming, robotics, rigging, and welding.

As an added bonus, you will be provided with the welder tools needed for success. You will be given your own 25-piece tool kit carrier bag featuring pliers, safety glasses, gloves, and more—all included in your course registration. This tool kit features tools from well-known tool manufacturers like Stanley, DeWALT, and Milwaukee.

1. Math
   1. Math Fundamentals
   2. Math: Fractions and Decimals
   3. Units of Measurement
   4. Basics of Tolerance
   5. Blueprint Reading
   6. Geometry: Lines and Angles
   7. Geometry: Triangles
   8. Geometry: Circles and Polygons
   9. Trigonometry: The Pythagorean Theorem
   10. Trigonometry: Sine, Cosine, Tangent
   11. Statistics
2. Inspection
   1. Basic Measurement
   2. Introduction to GD&T
   3. Major Rules of GD&T
   4. Inspecting a Prismatic Part
   5. Inspecting a Cylindrical Part
   6. In-Line Inspection Applications
3. Safety
   1. Intro to OSHA
   2. Personal Protective Equipment
   3. Noise Reduction and Hearing Conservation
   4. Respiratory Safety
   5. Lockout/Tagout Procedures
   6. SDS and Hazard Communication
   7. Bloodborne Pathogens
   8. Walking and Working Surfaces
   9. Fire Safety and Prevention
   10. Flammable/Combustible Liquids
   11. Ergonomics
   12. Hand and Power Tool Safety
   13. Safety for Lifting Devices
   14. Powered Industrial Truck Safety
   15. Confined Spaces
   16. Environmental Safety Hazards
   17. Machine Guarding
4. Materials
   1. Introduction to Physical Properties
   2. Introduction to Mechanical Properties
   3. Introduction to Metals
   4. Metal Manufacturing
   5. Classification of Steel
   6. Essentials of Heat Treatment of Steel
   7. Ferrous Metals
   8. Nonferrous Metals
   9. Exotic Alloys
5. Quality and Manufacturing Management
   1. Lean Manufacturing Overview
   2. Essentials of Leadership
   3. Essentials of Communication
   4. ISO 9001: 2015 Review
   5. Continuous Process Improvement: Managing Flow
   6. Manufacturing Process Applications: Part I
   7. Continuous Process Improvement: Identifying and Eliminating Waste
   8. Manufacturing Process Applications: Part II
   9. Managing Performance: Best Practices
   10. Managing Performance: Corrective Actions
   11. Conflict Resolution Principles
   12. 5S Overview
   13. Conflict Resolution for Different Groups
   14. Team Leadership
   15. Intro to Six Sigma
   16. Quality and Customer Service
   17. Manufacturing Management
   18. Troubleshooting
   19. Personal Effectiveness
   20. Conducting Kaizen Events
   21. Managing the Diverse Workplace
   22. SPC Overview
   23. Harassment and Discrimination
   24. TS 16949:2009 Overview
   25. Interpreting Blueprints
   26. Performance Management and the Law
   27. Metrics for Lean
   28. Process Flow Charting
   29. Strategies for Setup Reduction
   30. Management Tools: Problem Solving
   31. Six Sigma Goals and Tools
6. Grinding and Machining
   1. Safety for Metal Cutting
   2. Grinding Processes
   3. Grinding Safety
   4. Band Saw Operation
   5. Basics of the Surface Grinder
   6. Metal Cutting Fluid Safety
   7. Setup for the Surface Grinder
   8. Surface Grinder Operation
7. Press Brake
   1. Press Brake Safety
   2. Press Brake Components
   3. Bending Fundamentals
   4. Die Bending Operations
   5. Operating the Press Brake
   6. Press Brake Specifications
8. Robotics and Mechanical Systems
   1. Forces of Machines
   2. Robot Troubleshooting
   3. Robot Installations
9. Rigging
   1. Intro to Machine Rigging
   2. Rigging Equipment
   3. Lifting and Moving Equipment
   4. Rigging Inspection and Safety
   5. Rigging Mechanics
10. Welding and Assembly
1. Welding Safety Essentials
2. Safety for Assembly
3. PPE for Welding
4. Safety for Soldering
5. Tools for Threaded Fasteners
6. Welding Fumes and Gases Safety
7. Electrical Safety for Welding
8. Introduction to Welding
9. Introduction to Welding Processes
10. Material Tests for Welding
11. Welding Ferrous Metals
12. Welding Nonferrous Metals
13. Overview of Weld Types
14. Overview of Weld Defects
15. Welding Symbols and Codes
16. Electrical Power for Arc Welding
17. Introduction to SMAW
18. Introduction to GMAW
19. Fabrication Process
20. Overview of Soldering
21. Plasma Cutting
22. Oxyfuel Cutting Applications
23. SMAW Applications
24. GMAW Applications
25. Advanced GMAW Applications
26. GTAW Applications
11. Labs
    1. Fire Safety
    2. Safety Awareness in Manufacturing
    3. 5S and Hand Tool Identification
    4. Gas Metal Arc Welding
    5. Shielded Metal Arc Welding

What you will learn

• Welding safety, processes, and applications
• Troubleshooting
• Inspection methods
• Metallurgy
• Rigging
• Fabrication processes

How you will benefit

• Prepare for a career as a welder technician
• Gain confidence in your ability to perform your job
• Access to five video-based simulation labs for virtual hands-on experience
• Get the knowledge and skills you need to start your career in an accelerated format
• You will be given a 25-piece tool set to help ensure you launch your career with the tools needed for success
• Enrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions

This is not an instructor-facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email.