MCC Community Education Division expands non-credit welding classes
March 19, 2024
March 2024
Media Contact: Travis Rains, Office of College Communications, Trains@mohave.edu
MCC Community Education Division expands non-credit welding classes
MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College continues to expand its non-credit welding offerings through its Community Education Division, with a number of new and returning classes set for the spring semester.
Jason Gee, MCC Dean of Career and Technical Education, said community feedback has proven there is a demand for non-credit welding classes. Those differ from the college credit programs, which are more in-depth and focus on preparing students for careers in the welding industry. However, the non-credit programs are typically just a one day or one weekend class that provides basic levels of welding knowledge, without grading students on their skills or knowledge.
“Some people just want to know a little bit about welding, others may want to brush up on their skills, and others may have a welding machine at home but don’t really know how to get the most out of it,” Gee said. “Because of the vast experience of our instructors, we can provide an assortment of information and training that varies from an hour-long class to one that lasts six weeks or longer.”
Hobby welding will teach student to weld in their garage. Student are welcome to bring their own welders to use to learn how to weld with them or use one of MCC’s to learn to weld.
TIG welding, which stands for Tungsten Inert Gas, is a precise welding process that is used for projects with thinner materials. Also known as GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), it is the type of welding commonly used for delicate work and non-ferrous metals.
Returning classes include Weld a Metal Cactus and Weld a Metal Rose. The former entails making one’s own metal cactus, with all shapes and materials precut. The class requires some GMAW welding knowledge and experience. The latter entails making a metal rose, with pedals and stems precut.
“You just do a few small welds and bend the rose into shape with the help of an oxygen fuel torch,” said Lori Gunnette, Associate Dean, Career Training, Professional Development & Community Education Programs. “It’s a great class for beginning welders.”
Gunnette said the classes are perfect for anyone looking to learn to weld or who is curious about whether they are interested in a welding certificate.
“We invite anyone who has an interest in welding in any of its forms, whether career-focused or as an artist, hobbyist, DIYer, or as a side job to come and try it out through the many different offerings we provide,” Gee said. “With no equipment necessary, all you need is a willingness to learn and try, and you can weld.”
Gee also noted that if the courses’ set days and times don’t fit into one’s schedule, the College is amenable to finding a day or time that works for the student.
“We have received rave reviews with our artistic welding classes,” Gee said. “I think that people often think of metal art as something that only a few gifted people can perform. These classes have shown otherwise. You only need the most rudimentary levels of welding skill to be able to utilize welding as an artistic form. Of course, the more you know, the more creative you can be, but it all starts with some important safety training and a basic tack weld that takes less than three seconds to perform and you will be creating beautiful metal art in no time.”
For more information or to sign up for the non-credit welding classes, go to ce.mohave.edu and then click Credential Programs.
Those who want courses that train them to enter the Welding industry, should visit the welding credit division webpage at //Mohave.edu/Welding.
Media Contact: Travis Rains, Office of College Communications, Trains@mohave.edu
MCC Community Education Division expands non-credit welding classes
MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave Community College continues to expand its non-credit welding offerings through its Community Education Division, with a number of new and returning classes set for the spring semester.
Jason Gee, MCC Dean of Career and Technical Education, said community feedback has proven there is a demand for non-credit welding classes. Those differ from the college credit programs, which are more in-depth and focus on preparing students for careers in the welding industry. However, the non-credit programs are typically just a one day or one weekend class that provides basic levels of welding knowledge, without grading students on their skills or knowledge.
“Some people just want to know a little bit about welding, others may want to brush up on their skills, and others may have a welding machine at home but don’t really know how to get the most out of it,” Gee said. “Because of the vast experience of our instructors, we can provide an assortment of information and training that varies from an hour-long class to one that lasts six weeks or longer.”
Hobby welding will teach student to weld in their garage. Student are welcome to bring their own welders to use to learn how to weld with them or use one of MCC’s to learn to weld.
TIG welding, which stands for Tungsten Inert Gas, is a precise welding process that is used for projects with thinner materials. Also known as GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), it is the type of welding commonly used for delicate work and non-ferrous metals.
Returning classes include Weld a Metal Cactus and Weld a Metal Rose. The former entails making one’s own metal cactus, with all shapes and materials precut. The class requires some GMAW welding knowledge and experience. The latter entails making a metal rose, with pedals and stems precut.
“You just do a few small welds and bend the rose into shape with the help of an oxygen fuel torch,” said Lori Gunnette, Associate Dean, Career Training, Professional Development & Community Education Programs. “It’s a great class for beginning welders.”
Gunnette said the classes are perfect for anyone looking to learn to weld or who is curious about whether they are interested in a welding certificate.
“We invite anyone who has an interest in welding in any of its forms, whether career-focused or as an artist, hobbyist, DIYer, or as a side job to come and try it out through the many different offerings we provide,” Gee said. “With no equipment necessary, all you need is a willingness to learn and try, and you can weld.”
Gee also noted that if the courses’ set days and times don’t fit into one’s schedule, the College is amenable to finding a day or time that works for the student.
“We have received rave reviews with our artistic welding classes,” Gee said. “I think that people often think of metal art as something that only a few gifted people can perform. These classes have shown otherwise. You only need the most rudimentary levels of welding skill to be able to utilize welding as an artistic form. Of course, the more you know, the more creative you can be, but it all starts with some important safety training and a basic tack weld that takes less than three seconds to perform and you will be creating beautiful metal art in no time.”
For more information or to sign up for the non-credit welding classes, go to ce.mohave.edu and then click Credential Programs.
Those who want courses that train them to enter the Welding industry, should visit the welding credit division webpage at //Mohave.edu/Welding.
