The Polaris Welding Technology program will teach you the fundamentals of welding, the most common way of permanently joining metal parts, and the processes used to fabricate metal.
Nothing sparks the imagination like a welding torch. The pulse of welding beats strongly in the 21st century according to the American Welding Society. Welding has an impressive track record in technology and process advancements. Because of its strength, welding is used to construct and repair parts of ships, automobiles, spacecraft, and thousands of other manufactured products. Welding is used to join beams when constructing buildings, bridges and other structures.
The Polaris Welding Technology program will teach you the fundamentals of welding, the most common way of permanently joining metal parts, and the processes used to fabricate metal. You will receive training in gas, arc, fluxcore and MIG and TIG welding. Along with blueprint reading and welding symbols, you will also learn how to use a grinder, drill, plasma arc cutter, burning torch, arc welding machines and more.
High School Credit Junior Year Welding Technology: 3.0, Technology: .5 High School Credit Senior Year Welding Technology: 3.0 Certifications Forklift Operator 5-Year License D1.1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3G, 4G D1.1 Gas Metal Arc Welding-P 3G, 4G D1.1 Fluxcore Arc Welding-G 3G, 4G Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3F Mild Steel Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3F Aluminum Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3F Stainless Other Possible Certifications American Society Mechanical Engineering 6G in 2-inch and 6-inch SMAW - GTAW American Petroleum Institute 6G in 6-inch SMAW Potential College Semester Hour Credit *See your Polaris Counselor for more information on college credit agreements.
Program Resources Course of Study/Syllabus Junior Program Fee & Supply List Equipment List Senior Program Fee & Supply List Sample Assignments Uniform Ordering
Email: jmartine@polaris.edu Education/Certifications: CWI/CWE Certified Welding Inspector/Certified Welding Educator; Polaris Career Center Certification, 2002; NDE Visual Inspection ASNT NDT Level 1 and 11; Lincoln Electric Plate and Sheet Metal Certified MIG, TIG, Stick, Pipe, Advance Pipe, Motor Sports and Robotics; Member of American Welding Society At Polaris Since: 2016 Industry Experience: Flexible Material Handling Welder, 3 years; Welder, Safety Technician and Welding Instructor, 13 years, Lincoln Electric Interests/Hobbies: Hanging out with family, fishing, hunting, basketball and welding