SCMP 172 - Weld-a-Saurus, Advanced (Gr. 7-12)

Course Description
Take the skills you learned in Weld-a-Saurus, Intermediate to the next level and apply them to fabricate a series of more in depth and complex projects. This two-week camp for the experienced welder will introduce you to SMAW (stick electrode welding) and have you revisit GMAW (gas metal arc welding) methods to build large scale projects. At the end you will take home your creations!
ESSENTIAL SKLLS: Continuous learning, Document use, Reading

DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS: All participants are required to wear closed-toe shoes with a good tread; no sandals or open-toe shoes permitted in the shop. Steel-toed boots are preferred but not required. Rubber boots are also appropriate footwear. Do not wear canvas/cloth shoes, as the sparks may burn through the material. Long pants are required to be worn in the shop; no shorts, capris, low-cut tops, or loose clothing that could get caught in power tools. Coveralls or clothes that can get dirty are preferred. Campers with long hair should ensure that they bring hair elastics to tie back their hair.

SAFETY NOTE: Eye and hearing protection will be provided. Campers are required to adhere to the safety precautions outlined by the instructors; safety infractions may lead to removal from the camp.

NOTE: This is a two-week camp.

NOTE: Campers who have previously taken the Weld-s-Saurus, Intermediate camp or who have taken welding classes at school will have the most success in this camp.

NOTE: Oversized take home items. These projects are large and it is recommended that a truck be available to transport them home.

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