Welding

Length of Program: One Semester
Fall Enrollment in August
Spring Enrollment in January
Class Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights
6:00pm-9:00pm
Welding Materials/Program Fee
(per Semester, due at time of enrollment):
One night per week: $325.00
Two nights per week: $575.00
MONEY ORDERS or CASHIER’S CHECKS ONLY
Made out to Hanford Adult School NO CASH!




Course Description
This course is designed to produce trained, proficient welders. Students will receive training and related instruction in:
Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
Gas Arc Welding (MIG)
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Theory and Practical Application
Safety Techniques
Care of Equipment

Student MUST supply the following safety items:
- Clear Safety Glasses
- Long-sleeved Cotton Shirt OR Welding Jacket OR Welding Leathers
- Leather Welding Gloves
- Closed-Toed Shoes
Welding hoods and basic hand tools are provided for classroom use. Students may; however, purchase their own personal items. The following includes some of the items you will certainly need should you endeavor to make welding a career. These items are NOT required for the class:
- Welding Hood (Shade 10 Lens)
- Welding Cap
- Tape Measure
- Chipping Hammer
- Wire Brush
- MIG Pliers
- Adjustable Pliers
- Soap Stone (with Holder)
- Grinder w/wire wheel and/or grinding wheel

Welding Instructor
Welding, Spring 2026


