This course provides the student with instruction on safety practices and terminology in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and oxy-fuel welding process. Emphasis is placed on safety, welding terminology, equipment identification, set-up and operation and related information in the SMAW and oxy-fuel processes. At the conclusion of this course students will be able to perform SMAW welds from various positions using various types of electrodes and perform oxy-fuel manual and automatic welding and cutting. This course also covers the rules of basic safety and identification of shop equipment and provides the student with the skills and knowledge necessary for the safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting. This is a CORE course.