FREE VIRTUAL WELDING & METAL FABRICATION COURSE
June 14 to August 10, 2021
Class Size is Limited
to 6 Students
MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board and Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical Institute have joined efforts to help decrease the shortage of qualified skilled tradespersons to meet the demands of the 21st century.
MassHire GNB Workforce Board Training Room
@ The Quest Center for Innovation
1213 Purchase Street, New Bedford Massachusetts 02740
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Virtual Reality @ The Quest Center: Mondays & Tuesdays June 14 – July 26, 2021 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM[no class week of July 4th].
Hands on Welding @ Greater New Bedford Vocational Technical Institute: Mondays & Tuesdays August 2 – 10 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
CALL THE AT THE MASSHIRE GREATER NEW BEDFORD CAREER CENTER
CONTACT: TRICIA O’BRIEN 508.990.4119
This virtual & hands-on course is designed to give students a basic understanding of metal fabrication and welding. The student will have the opportunity to learn by doing. The following areas will be covered:
- Fabrication equipment, hand tools & shop safety
- Welding processes GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG) and SMAW (Stick)
- Weld wire and consumables
- Weld techniques, Joint types & positions
- Torch cutting processes – plasma & oxy-acetylene
- Material identification
- Class Portfolio and Resume review.
PREREQUISITES
- Be present every day and be on time
- Serious, committed and ready for work upon completion of the program – placement assistance is provided
- Basic math, reading and writing skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ages 18+ and high school diploma or equivalent
