This course teaches the student welding safety and the introductory fundamentals of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) . This course also provides the student with a technical understanding and practical application for SMAW, GMAW and GTAW processes. The Student will learn arc welding safety, and practice ½ lap or surfacing weld in the flat position. They will work on lap and surfacing welds in the 1F & 2F positions.