Welding
Welders join metal parts. They also fill holes, indentions, or seams of metal products, using hand-held metal joining equipment. Welders typically do the following:
Study blueprints, sketches, or specifications
Calculate dimensions to be welded
Inspect structures or materials to be welded
Ignite torches or start power supplies
Monitor the welding process to avoid overheating
Maintain equipment and machinery
Annual Apprenticeship Program Includes:
Registration of Apprentice with D.C. and/or Maryland (if apprenticed)
Attending Council meetings with and on behalf of Registered Employers
Monitoring Apprentice annual progression
Monthly on-site class evaluation for testing and hands-on
Monitoring monthly grades and attendance reporting
Monitoring monthly off-site OJT reporting
Monitor and submission of NCCER Student Certification material
Instructor, Lab and Book Fees