EGT-1070 - Welding Processes and Rigging and Lifting Fundamentals (3)

Prerequisite: NET 1010

Students are taught basic welding skills. The students learn the principles of welding safety, fundamental practices of shielded arc welding, arc welding with consumable and non-consumable electrodes, brazing, soldering and plasma cutting. Students are taught the knowledge and skills required for careers in industrial maintenance involving the mechanical maintenance of heavy equipment. Students learn how to determine rigging requirements for lifts, select equipment, calculate loads and safely operate different types of lift equipment.