Introduction to shop drawings, welding symbols, and basic blueprints. Emphasis on interpretation of drawing information in order to determine individual part, joint, and weld dimensions. Includes and overview of welding employment opportunities, the most common welding processes (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW), and oxyacetylene cutting and heating. Courses promote proper work habits and safe work practices. Training increases skills with oxy-fuel cutting and common manual and semi-automatic welding processes.