Core 1 – Comprehensive Welding Programs

Level 1 & 2 Welding Courses Combined

Build a Strong Foundation in Welding — 10 Weeks, 320 Hours

Are you ready to start your welding career with solid hands-on training?

Our Core 1 Comprehensive Welding Course at Anvil Welding Instruction is designed to teach you essential welding skills that prepare you for a successful future in the welding industry.

What You’ll Learn In This Class

This practical hands-on course is designed to provide a foundation and build your skills in the welding processes. Each student will be trained in the proper welding fundamentals, skills and techniques necessary for producing code approved welds. Student welding is 95% of the time, classes are stand-up lecture and/or classroom theory. This course is about gaining the welding ability and skills needed for success.

Processes covered are:

• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) “Stick”
• FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) “Dual shield/Inner shield”
• GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) “Mig”
• Oxy-Acetylene and Oxy-Fuel cutting

Course Content & Objectives

The course is designed for the student to have a good understanding, solid foundation, and the skills needed for a career in welding. Each student will be trained in the SMAW and FCAW welding processes for performing full penetration welds in all positions.

• Welding safety and instruction
• Oxy-Acetylene safety and proper use when cutting
• Arc and wire feed welding equipment set-up
• Wire feed gas selection – pros and cons
• Electrode designation and storage
• Fillet welds – how to properly weld and measure them
• Identification of welding symbols
• How to read basic blueprints
• How to read and use a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
• Weld and fit up of groove welds
• Perform air carbon arc gouging
• How to trouble shoot welding equipment
• Complete joint penetration welds, with and without backing
• Grinding safety

Students will be taught the joint designs used in structural fabrication. Each welder will be given multiple projects from groove welds with backing and without backing. Welders will be taught basic fit-up, pre-heat and basic joint tolerances and how to properly weld these joints.

The final project will be all position welding on plate, with the opportunity to test for two AWS certifications in either SMAW or FCAW (Typically in the 3G or 4G positions)

Certification & Testing

• Your tuition includes two AWS/WABO certification tests in your chosen welding position.
• Additional certification tests are available upon request for an extra fee.

What You Need to Bring

• Notebook and writing utensils for note-taking
• Positive attitude and commitment to learning

Attendance & Policies

• Attendance is critical to your success. Tardiness, absences, or leaving early may require make-up hours or rescheduling.
• Students absent for 3 or more days without notification may be terminated from the program.
• Make-up hours are available based on class space and must be arranged with the school.
• Tuition and fees must be paid before the start date.