Intro to Welding 1:30-3:00 with Royce Ledford- 16 Week Semester (Ages 14-18)
Jan 13 - May 05 (Wednesday)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Ages 14-18
Ledford's Shop
$0.00
About This Activity
16-Week Beginning Welding Course Summary Course Title: Introduction to Welding Instructor: Royce B. Ledford, contact information Phone: 863-860-1886, email address Royford01@aol.com Course Description: This course introduces students to the fundamentals of welding, including shop safety, tools and equipment, basic welding techniques, and metal fabrication principles. Students will gain hands-on experience in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG), and Oxy-Acetylene processes. Required Supplies (Student): • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): 1. Welding helmet *Optional if student prefers their own Instructor will have some helmets that will be shared 2. Welding Gloves 3. Welding Jacket *Optional Instructor will have sleeves to cover arms 4. Safety Glasses 5. Must have closed in Work Shoes or Boots (prevent sparks from burning feet) Royce B Ledford is a retired skilled worker who has over 40 years of experience in mechanical field. His career includes over 30 years of welding, mechanical, wood working tradesman, electrical, pumps, irrigation and basic construction. Often served in leadership roles over crews, instructing, training and managing work projects. A proud husband and father of four grown children, he values family and promotes education. He was a court appointed guardian and licensed Foster Parent with Dept. of Children and Families. He is passionate about providing excellent customer service, teaching hands-on skills, problem solving and the confidence to approach mechanical challenges. His goal is to ensure that students learn proper safety, how to utilize proper welding techniques, and how those skills can be applicable in daily life.
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