Holmes Community College is offering an evening welding course at the Attala Center in Kosciusko beginning Tuesday, Sept. 23.
The six-week course, taught by Tim Townsend, costs $250. Students will receive a certificate of completion. Classes will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Participants will be introduced to welding safety, equipment setup, electrode selection and classification, oxy-fuel cutting, general fabrication and blueprint reading. The course will emphasize technique, proper welding position and setup operations.
Students must provide their own safety equipment, including hearing protection, leather boots, a welding jacket (or a long-sleeved 100% cotton shirt) and denim jeans or 100% cotton pants. Tennis shoes are not permitted. Participants must be at least 18 years old.
To reserve a spot, contact Kim Fowler at kfowler@holmescc.edu.
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