Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

Learn the process of SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) Stick Welding. This program is an intense, hands-on training to prepare for the initial Certification test after this course. Course fees will include the cost of the certification exam.

Note: Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify via HEAPS or WIOA funding.  Please contact Ms. Jenna Derrico jderrico@wvncc.edu or 304-214-8962 for assistance.

WIOA Funding: West Virginia residents should contact the American Job Center at 304-232-6280. Ohio residents should contact Ohio Means Jobs at 740-633-5627.

This course is a continuation of Shielded Metal Arc Welding I and provides instruction towards certification testing requirements for vertical and 3-position weld tests (horizontal, vertical, and overhead).   Additionally, the instruction includes 6G pipe with an uphill weld dependent on the participant's progression in the course, and skill level certification exams will be given dependent on an individual's knowledge and skill. Course fees will include the cost of the certification exam.

Note: Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify via HEAPS or WIOA funding.  Please contact Ms. Jenna Derrico jderrico@wvncc.edu or 304-214-8962 for assistance.

WIOA – WV Workforce Office - Warwood, WV  304-238-1035

This course is designed to prepare students with basic skills for jobsearches,resumeandcoverletters, interviewtechniques, andessential qualitiesforjobsuccess. Upon successful completion of the course, attendees receive a continuing education certificate of completion.

This course is designed to prepare students for an introduction to reading and interpreting machine shop symbols, welding prints and working drawings used in trades and crafts. The course focuses on dimension, shape, fabrication and assembly. Students will learn to interpret A.W.S. welding symbols found on prints including bead width; bead length; contour abutment; bead material; and smoothness. Students who successfully complete the course will receive a continuing education certificate of completion.

This course may be eligible for college credit (WELD 202 Beginning MIG) upon successful completion.

This course introduces students to the safety, nomenclature, and set up procedures for gas and metal arc welding (MIG). Students will perform open Single-V-Groove welds on plate without backing. Students will learn how to weld in all four positions and prepare for a certification test at the end of this course.  

Note: Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify via HEAPS or WIOA funding.  Please contact Ms. Jenna Derrico jderrico@wvncc.edu or 304-214-8962 for assistance.

WIOA – WV Workforce Office - Warwood, WV  304-232-6280

This course may be eligible for college credit (WELD 206 Beginning TIG) upon successful completion.

This course will cover TIG welding training on vertical open root techniques.  Certification exam is available and included for the vertical open root, 3 position, and possible 6G pipe.

Note: Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify via HEAPS or WIOA funding.  Please contact Ms. Jenna Derrico jderrico@wvncc.edu or 304-214-8962 for assistance.

WIOA – WV Workforce Office - Warwood, WV  304-232-6280

This course may be eligible for college credit (WELD 206 Beginning TIG) upon successful completion.

This course will cover TIG welding training on vertical open root techniques.  Certification exam is available and included for the vertical open root, 3 position, and possible 6G pipe.

Note: Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify via HEAPS or WIOA funding.  Please contact Ms. Jenna Derrico jderrico@wvncc.edu or 304-214-8962 for assistance.

WIOA – WV Workforce Office - Warwood, WV  304-232-6280

This course may be eligible for college credit (WELD 204 Advanced MIG) upon successful completion.

This course is a continuation of MIG I and an advanced class.   Students will perform welds in all four positions on plate with backing and aluminum.  Welds will be testing to AWS non-destructive standards.

Note: Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify via HEAPS or WIOA funding.  Please contact Ms. Jenna Derrico jderrico@wvncc.edu or 304-214-8962 for assistance.