ARC Welder FCAW, CTS (Natchitoches and Sabine Valley Campuses)

The Certificate of Technical Studies in Arc Welder FCAW credential builds upon the foundational welding skills.  Students will learn flux cored arc welding (FCAW) welding also known as dual shield welding within in this program.

Learning Outcomes:

Recipients of a Certificate of Technical Studies in ARC Welder, FCAW will be able to demonstrate:

1. technical skills in processes and techniques of welding, including oxyfuel cutting, component and consumable identification including the safe setup of equipment and practice of fillet welds and V-Groove welds in the flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
2. knowledge of the codes, standards, and agencies regulating the welding industry.
3. ability to read blueprints as related to an industrial setting, symbolism, terminology, notes, material specifications and requirements, and sketching.
4. safe and efficient work practices with basic occupational and employability skills.

Required courses for the Certificate of Technical Studies in ARC Welder FCAW: