About the ClassThe Welding curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry level employment in the field of welding and fabrication. Students will complete study in occupational orientation and safety, basic math, introduction to blueprints (welding symbols), hand and power tools, Oxy/Fuel operations, and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Students will also complete study in occupational orientation and safety, advanced shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), semi-automatic arc welding [gas metal arc welding and flux-cored arc welding (GMAW/FCAW)], gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), carbon arc cutting principles and practices (CAC-A), plasma arc cutting (PAC), and employ-ability skills. The class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00p.m. till 8:00p.m.
Admission
Any person 18 years of age or older and not enrolled in a high school curriculum is eligible to enroll in adult career education courses.
How to RegisterRegistration will be held at the George County Career and Technical Center located at 9284 Old 63 S in Lucedale, MS the first night of class. A minimum of 12 people will be needed in order for class to develop. Spots are filled on a first come first served basis.
CreditAdult career courses are non-credit. However, a certificate MAY be issued upon the successful completion of the course. A person missing more that 16% (3 classes out of 18) may not be eligible for a certificate.
FeesA $200.00 non-refundable fee will be due the first night of class.