Retired 12/31/2008: This course will introduce the student to the basic electric arc, oxy-fuel, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding processes. The student will learn the safety procedures required to set up and shut down welding equipment for the various processes. Hands-on experience will include practice with the four welding systems using various thickness materials as well as practice in several positions with the electric arc process. Industrial standards and American Welding Society(AWS) standards for quality will be discussed.