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FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding

HLTH 3900003
Section Code: P80
Students will learn to perform ¼”, 3/8”, 5/8” and ½” fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition, students will learn safe practices, FCAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for FCAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 19, 2025 End Date: Jun 27, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding

HLTH 3900003
Section Code: P82
Students will learn to perform ¼”, 3/8”, 5/8” and ½” fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition, students will learn safe practices, FCAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for FCAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 19, 2025 End Date: Jun 27, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding

HLTH 3900003
Section Code: P84
Students will learn to perform ¼”, 3/8”, 5/8” and ½” fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition, students will learn safe practices, FCAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for FCAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 19, 2025 End Date: Jun 27, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding

HLTH 3900003
Section Code: W01
Students will learn to perform ¼”, 3/8”, 5/8” and ½” fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, FCAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for FCAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 19, 2025 End Date: Jun 27, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding

HLTH 3900003
Section Code: W03
Students will learn to perform ¼”, 3/8”, 5/8” and ½” fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, FCAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for FCAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 19, 2025 End Date: Jun 27, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding

HLTH 3900003
Section Code: W05
Students will learn to perform ¼”, 3/8”, 5/8” and ½” fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition, students will learn safe practices, FCAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for FCAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 19, 2025 End Date: Jun 27, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Welding Fabrication

WELD 6400016
Section Code: 1350
This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the total cost (FastForward price) or at $0 cost if you qualify for G3. See our G3 Financial Assistance Grant information. Please contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering. Welding Fabrication Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $2,994 FastForward Price:... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 13, 2025 End Date: Jul 10, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Certified Welder

WELD 3900023
Section Code: P84
Students will learn to perform 1/4 and 3/8 fillet welds on carbon steel in the flat (1F), horizontal (2F), and vertical (3F) positions. In addition, students will learn safe practices, GTAW welding theory, weld ability of materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GTAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 19, 2025 End Date: Jun 27, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding

ELEC 3900001
Section Code: HW
Students will learn to perform 1/4, 3/8 and 5/8 fillet welds in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition, students will learn safe practices, SMAW welding theory, weldability of materials with E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for SMAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 18, 2025 End Date: Jun 28, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding

ITEC 3900003
Section Code: HW03
Students will learn to perform ¼”, 3/8”, 5/8” and ½” fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition, students will learn safe practices, FCAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for FCAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 18, 2025 End Date: Jun 28, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

MANF 3900010
Section Code: HW01
Students will learn to perform 1/4 and 3/8 fillet welds on carbon steel in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, GTAW welding theory, weldability of materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GTAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 02, 2025 End Date: Jun 28, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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WCG – GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding – AWS Certification Training

WELD 6050010
Section Code: 70
Gas tungsten arc welding, also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, is an arc welding process that uses a nonconsumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. The filler metal is added from an external source, usually as bare metal filler rod. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 05, 2025 End Date: Jul 30, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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WCG – GTAW – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding – AWS Certification Training

WELD 6050010
Section Code: 80
Gas tungsten arc welding, also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, is an arc welding process that uses a nonconsumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. The filler metal is added from an external source, usually as bare metal filler rod. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 06, 2025 End Date: Jul 31, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Certified Welder

WELD 3900023
Section Code: P98
Students will learn to perform 1/4 and 3/8 fillet welds on carbon steel in the flat (1F), horizontal (2F), and vertical (3F) positions. In addition, students will learn safe practices, GTAW welding theory, weld ability of materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GTAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 12, 2025 End Date: Jun 13, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) – FastForward/OE (DAY)

WELD 710024
Section Code: D25P
This course teaches MIG welding steel, carried out on DC electrode (.045 welding wire) positive polarity. This course will teach proper welding techniques and disciplines to successfully complete a Fillet, Lap, and Outside Corner set up. MIG welding will be practiced using three positions, flat (1G), horizontal (2G), and vertical (3G). Emphasizing welding safety, grinding safety, welding defects (causes and cures) and welding procedures. Tuition includes all books, supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE). After successfully passing this course there will be an opportunity to take the AWS Certification exam.... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 12, 2025 End Date: Jun 05, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Marine Welding Level 1 (FastForward)

WELD 710026
Section Code: D16P
DESCRIPTION The three week welder training course is designed to prepare candidates to enter the welding school program. The course is not intended to determine specific levels of proficiency, but to assure the employer that the candidate possesses the minimum ability to be successful at the welding process. The course will cover Safety; An introduction to welding and welding skills; A validation of basic welder competencies; and An evaluation of employability skills. ORGANIZATION This program is designed to be 90% hands-on, focusing on a candidate’s ability to follow verbal... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 12, 2025 End Date: Jun 04, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) – Fastforward/OE DAY

WELD 710030
Section Code: D11P
This course is designed for the basic needs of the manufacturing student, including instruction and practice in grinding, cutting, and Flux Core Welding in various positions. Topics Covered including safe use of welding equipment and machinery, grinders, and various tools used in the welding field. This course is designed to teach the student proper welding techniques using .045 wire in various positions. The student will safely set up welding equipment, learn how to adjust it, how to operate it, and how to weld in various positions. After successfully passing this course... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 12, 2025 End Date: Jun 02, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) – OE/FF (DAY)

WELD 710035
Section Code: D12P
Course is designed for the basic needs of the manufacturing student, including instruction and practice in grinding, cutting, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding in various positions (flat & horizontal). Topics covered including safe use of welding equipment and machinery, grinders and various tools used in the welding field. This course is designed to teach the student proper welding techniques using various tungsten on carbon steel and aluminum. The student will safely set up welding equipment, learn how to adjust it, how to operate it, and how to weld in various... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 12, 2025 End Date: Jun 02, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) – FF/OE DAY

WELD 710036
Section Code: D02P
This course is designed for the basic needs of the manufacturing student, including instruction and practice in grinding, cutting, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding in various positions. Topics covered including safe use of welding equipment and machinery, grinders and various tools used in the welding field. Course is designed to teach the student to weld using 3/32” and 1/8” E7018 electrodes in various positions. The student will safely set up welding equipment, learn how to adjust it, and how to operate it. Students will learn the skills it takes to... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 12, 2025 End Date: Jun 05, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

WELD 3900010
Section Code: P98
Students will learn to perform 1/4 and 3/8 fillet welds on carbon steel in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, GTAW welding theory, weldability of materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GTAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 14, 2025 End Date: May 09, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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MTT Welding Level 3

WELD 3900034
Section Code: P80
Students will use the FCAW process to perform basic welding tasks in the 2F-Horizontal Fillet, 3F- Vertical Fillet and 4F overhead fillet weld positions. This course is 120 hours long and will be completed in 3 weeks working full-time. This course includes instructor delivery, physical demonstrations, hands-on practice, time to refine skills and review, practice welds, and final weld sample performed by the trainee in horizontal, vertical, and overhead welding positions. This sample will be retained and evaluated for acceptability using industry standards. Terminal objective: Given welding equipment and tools,... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 14, 2025 End Date: May 02, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) – FastForward/OE (DAY)

WELD 710024
Section Code: D24P
This course teaches MIG welding steel, carried out on DC electrode (.045 welding wire) positive polarity. This course will teach proper welding techniques and disciplines to successfully complete a Fillet, Lap, and Outside Corner set up. MIG welding will be practiced using three positions, flat (1G), horizontal (2G), and vertical (3G). Emphasizing welding safety, grinding safety, welding defects (causes and cures) and welding procedures. Tuition includes all books, supplies, and personal protective equipment (PPE). After successfully passing this course there will be an opportunity to take the AWS Certification exam.... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 14, 2025 End Date: May 07, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Marine Welding Level 1 (FastForward)

WELD 710026
Section Code: D15P
DESCRIPTION The three week welder training course is designed to prepare candidates to enter the welding school program. The course is not intended to determine specific levels of proficiency, but to assure the employer that the candidate possesses the minimum ability to be successful at the welding process. The course will cover Safety; An introduction to welding and welding skills; A validation of basic welder competencies; and An evaluation of employability skills. ORGANIZATION This program is designed to be 90% hands-on, focusing on a candidate’s ability to follow verbal... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 14, 2025 End Date: May 06, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Marine Welding Level 3 – (FastForward)

WELD 710028
Section Code: D07P
Description: Participants will be introduced to and develop competencies in Carbon Arc welds; Flux core 71T.1.045 wire fillets and wire butt welds. Organization: This program is designed to be hands-on, focusing on a candidate’s ability to follow verbal and written instruction; display manual dexterity consistent with the welding craft; accomplish specific tasks in a reasonable time; and Perform all activities in a safe manner. The course is 120 hours long. This course includes instructor delivery, physical demonstrations, hands-on practice, time to refine skills and review, practice welds, and final weld sample performed... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 14, 2025 End Date: May 06, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) – Fastforward/OE DAY

WELD 710030
Section Code: D10P
This course is designed for the basic needs of the manufacturing student, including instruction and practice in grinding, cutting, and Flux Core Welding in various positions. Topics Covered including safe use of welding equipment and machinery, grinders, and various tools used in the welding field. This course is designed to teach the student proper welding techniques using .045 wire in various positions. The student will safely set up welding equipment, learn how to adjust it, how to operate it, and how to weld in various positions. After successfully passing this course... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 14, 2025 End Date: May 02, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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