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Jackson River Technical Center
Instructor: Jamie Huffman
Link to: Jackson River Tech. Center
Patrick Henry High School
Welding Instructor: Sandi Johnston
Link to: Patrick Henry High School
Giles County Technology Center
Welding Instructor: Dusty Stump
Students will be exposed to develop a variety of skills in welding, metal work and other aspects of the metal trades. This program provides training in the use of oxy-acetylene, SMAW, GMAW and GTAW welding equipment and practices to shape and form metal for proper use and develop skill in fabrication of metals.
Link to: Giles County Technology Center
New River Community College
Welding Instructor: Theodore R. Alberts
The overall objective of the Welding Certificate program at New River Community College is to prepare the student for full-time employment in the welding industry. In addition to certification in three major welding processes, the following skills are also covered: The set-up and operation of computerized numerically controlled cutting machine.Operation of all auxiliary shop fabrication equipment: Drill Press, Horizontal Cut-off Saw, Metal Shear, Pipe Beveling Machine, etc.Read and interpret welding blueprints. The application of shop mathematics to practical welding and testing exercises.The operation of Plasma and Air Carbon Arc cutting equipment. Demonstrate skill using a hand held Oxy-Acetylene cutting torch.Demonstrate practical knowledge of basic welding metallurgy and weld inspection skills.
Link to: New River Community College Welding Department
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Welding Instructor: Mike Bryant
Before becoming a full-time educator, Mike Bryant worked as
a welding sub-contractor for twenty years. His experience includes fabrication,
pipe lines, structural, heavy equipment repair and general maintenance welding.
Link to:Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Welding Department
Arnold Burton Technology Center
Welding Instructor: Chris Overfelt
Why teach? After seeing how his knowledge of
welding and race car fabrication has helped him, Chris Overfelt decided to
teach students that otherwise would not get that knowledge. Working with race
cars is one of his hobbies that he enjoys most.
What certifications does he hold? Mr. Overfelt is in the process of getting
his:American Welding Certification Certified Welding Inspector Education Certification
What interested him into teaching at Burton?Mr. Overfelt enjoys
the support that he gets from other teachers and staff members. "I was
once a student at Burton. When a job was open for a Welding and Motor Sports
teacher, the previous teacher recommended me. I was excited about teaching
at a school that I once attended."
Link to: Arnold Burton Technology Center
Botetourt Welding & Machining Technology
Welding & Machining Technology (also known as Industrial Maintenance Technology), but we call it by what we do) is for the student who lives to create with metal and machines.We have a full service welding & machine shop, complete with a CNC plasma cutting table and a CAD/CAM design lab.We now offer dual enrollment with Dabney S. Lancaster and Virginia Western Community Colleges for welding and machine shop classes. Second year students will have the opportunity to be qualified on certified welding procedures such as pipe in a 2G position and structural plate in all positions with SMAW 7018.
Instructor: Bruce Hunt
Link to: Botetourt Welding and Machining Technology
Greenfield Education & Training Center
A description of the Intensive Welder Training Program (IWTP) is:
Virginia Western Community College offers an Intensive Welder Training Program (IWTP) at the Greenfield Education & Training Center located in Daleville, Virginia.
In less than four months, you can learn a skilled trade that can help you to begin your welding career at a local company, where starting wages could average $12 to $14 per hour and experienced welders can earn $25,000 to $50,000 per year!
Developed by and for area employers, this program includes college credit courses in math, blueprint reading, drafting and welding. Students will also complete an internship with a local company. The program is lab oriented; with small classes where students can obtain the help they need to be successful.
You will earn 16 college credits through Virginia Western Community College, and Financial Aid may be available to assist you with tuition and book costs of approximately $1600 for the entire program. (This is the IN STATE tuition rate.)
In even numbered years, IWTP is held from 8am until 2pm. In odd numbered years, the program is held from 4pm until 10pm.
We now offer an Intensive Welder Training Program (2009 brochure attached).
Clink for map: Greenfield Education Center
Contact Workforce Development Coordinator at 540-966-3984 ext. 12 or e-mail : Ruth Hendrick
Link to: The Greenfield Education Training Center
The link to the IWTP page is: Intensive Welder Training Program
Clink to download: Intensive Welder Training Brochure for Students
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