WELD 1600 Welding Safety Fundamentals

Covers hazard identification, ventilation, and personal protective equipment in welding environments.

Course details

WELD 1600 Welding Safety Fundamentals provides a focused introduction to keeping yourself and others safe in the shop. You will learn how to identify hazards, use personal protective equipment, and understand ventilation requirements in welding environments.

This course is a 0.5 credit, 15-hour elective offered by the Electrical & Mechanical Trades department. It is designed to be taken alongside other welding courses or as a standalone safety module.

Who takes this course

• Students in the Welding & Fabrication Technician program.
• Students in the Construction & Maintenance Electrician (Apprenticeship) program.
• Students in the Industrial Mechanic Millwright (Apprenticeship) program.

Credits: 0.5 · Hours: 15

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

• Identify common hazards in welding and fabrication environments.
• Select and inspect appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Evaluate ventilation requirements for different welding processes.
• Apply safe handling procedures for compressed gases and electrical equipment.

Evaluation