USEFUL Information for prosPective Welding students

Option III Welding is a serious place.   

The purpose of the Option III Welding Program is to help students develop sufficient knowledge and skills to obtain suitable employment in the field of welding.  The Option III program offers students who are committed and serious, the opportunity to become Certified Industrial Welders.   Throughout the process, students are expected to demonstrate the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, to complete tasks independently, and achieve sufficient skill levels to produce high quality welds free of voids, porosity, and inclusions.

SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

CLASSROOM SUPPLIES:

	A one inch or larger three ring binder.
	Loose Leaf paper
	A pen or pencil

SHOP EQUIPMENT:

	Gauntlet-Type Leather Welding Gloves
	Coveralls:  Long sleeve, 10 ounce, 100% cotton, non-insulated coveralls
	Cutting Goggles with #5 lens. Shaded safety glasses are not allowed in the shop this year
	Cutting Goggles with #5 lens. Shaded safety glasses are not allowed in the shop this year
	Clear Safety Glasses
	Welding Hood with #10 lens
	Cotton Welder's cap
	High Top, Leather, Steel Toe, slip on, glued on rubber sole,  Boots (no laces and no nails in the sole)

          ***No one is allowed to work in the shop without the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  

     PERSONAL ITEMS WHICH ARE ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED:

	Gas filled lighters, disposable or otherwise
	Matches
	Any product containing petroleum oils, distillate, or by-products
	Shoes or clothing that has any part made from synthetic material, i.e., nylon, taffeta, etc.