09/02/2025 – 11/13/2025
60 Hours

Cost: $995
Tue/Thu 6:00p-9:00p
MAIN CAMPUS

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Learn to weld, upgrade existing skills, or develop new skills while focusing on a specific type of welding. Learn weld position techniques associated with fabrication in a manufacturing environment, including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead. Personal safety equipment is required. Please bring a notebook and pen/pencil to class. Class limit 9.

The following book is optional: Welding Skills, 5th Edition by B. J. Moniz, ISBN #978-0826930842. We suggest that you confirm the class is running before purchasing your book.

PERSONAL SAFETY ITEMS REQUESTED

  • HEAVY-DUTY WORK JEANS OR WORKPANTS 100% COTTON, NO POLYESTER (NO HOLES/FRAYS)
  • LONG SLEEVE DICKIES STYLE WORKSHIRT
  • LEATHER HIGH-TOP WORK BOOTS (STEEL TOE RECOMMENDED)
  • WELDING CAP
  • SOAPSTONE WITH HOLDER (OPTIONAL)
  • TAPE MEASURE (OPTIONAL)
  • OXYGEN ACETYLENE WELDING LENS SHIELD SHADE 5 OR 6 LENS (RECOMMENDED 1ST DAY OF CLASS)
  • EXTRA BATTERY FOR WELDING HELMET (RECOMMENDED)

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

  • FLAME RETARDANT JACKET OR WELDING LEATHERS
  • WELDING GLOVES FOR STICK/MIG/FLUX CORE/GAS AND TIG
  • SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS
  • MANUAL ARC WELDING HELMET WITH FLIP FRONT OR AUTO DARKENING HELMET SHADE 10 LENS
  • GAS WELDING/CUTTING GOGGLES SHADE 5 LENS (BY 3RD WEEK)
  • CHIPPING HAMMER
  • ONE CARBON STEEL BRUSH
  • SIDE CUTTING PLIERS OR WELDER PLIERS
  • VISE GRIPS
  • TOOL BAG
  • WELDER’S CAP (OPTIONAL)

This class is held at the Medina County Career Center; please report to the Adult Education Office on the first night of class.

REGISTRATION CLOSES WHEN 10 ARE ENROLLED.