Student Handbook and Catalog 2021-22 V2

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NCCER Maritime Welding Level 1
The National Center for Construction Education & Research
(NCCER) Maritime Welding Level 1 curriculum is a 275 instructionhour
program that is the first course in a series of three courses
that comprises the NCCER Maritime Welding curriculum. It is a
basic introduction to the welding trade made up of 21 modules
consisting of specific learning objectives and performance tasks
and includes a 9 module Core Curriculum which is a prerequisite
for all NCCER craft training. Completing this curriculum gives the
trainee the basic entry-level skills needed for employment and to
continue their education in the welding trade with an introduction
to the maritime industry.
Certifications include:
NCCER Maritime Welding Level 1
The NCCER Maritime Welding program is available at the Harlingen
campus.
Core Curriculum
Basic Site Safety
Introduction to Construction Math
Introduction to Hand Tools
Introduction to Power Tools
Introduction to Construction Drawings
Introduction to Basic Rigging
Basic Communication Skills
Basic Employability Skills
Introduction to Material Handling
For more information, please contact:
Gerardo Briones
Interim Executive Director
Workforce Training & Continuing Education
gerardo.briones@tstc.edu
956-364-4603
Introduction to Maritime Industry
NCCER Welding Level 1 Curriculum
Welding Safety
Oxyfuel Cutting
Plasma Arc Cutting
Air-Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging
Base Metal Preparation
Weld Quality
SMAW – Equipment and Setup
SMAW Electrodes
SMAW – Beads and Fillet Welds
Joint Fit-Up and Alignment
SMAW – Groove Welds with Backing
SMAW – Open-Root Groove Welds - Plate
Total Program
275 hours
Cost: $4,500
Materials included.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required.
Prerequisite: Trainees must have completed NCCER core course
prior to continuing in NCCER craft training.
Texas State Technical College
tstc.edu