EWC Offers Courses in Mobile Welding Lab in Douglas

February 22, 2011

TORRINGTON, WY –

The Workforce Development office at Eastern Wyoming College announces short-term welding courses to be offered in the College’s Mobile Welding Lab on campus in Douglas. Classes are available at the following times:

Session 1 – March 21 – 25, Monday – Friday, 7 am – 1 pm
Session 2 – March 21 – 25, Monday – Friday, 3 pm – 9 pm

Classes will also be held in Moorcroft and Newcastle in April.

Courses will be offered for credit. The following courses will be available: Maintenance Welding, Intro to Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding (Dual Shield).

Test-training is also available for welders seeking to qualify for specific welding codes or specifications. This training consists of supervised practice and documentation of proper techniques, enabling the welders to overcome faulty habits. Practice specimens are made and tested, and the welders are guided toward correcting any welding faults they may have. At the end of the training week, a decision can be made to test or not test with additional charges for the testing.

Workforce training grants are available for these welding courses. Please contact the Workforce Development office for more information or to register with Jo Ellen at 307.532.8365 or Ashley at 307.532.8366. Minimum of 4, maximum of 7 students per session. Base pricing may vary upon course expenses and location.

Interested persons may also visit the EWC campus in Douglas located at 203 N 6th Street or call 307.358.5622.