Packing Corporation of America

This series of courses are specific to PCA Wallula apprentices. In this series of courses, students will have introduction to the theory and practices required to learn how to weld using the SMAW process. Concepts learned and applied in PCA classes will be the foundation for future welding classes and will be continued to master and build on in future welding classes.

Courses

PCA 101: Oxygen-Acetylene [RE]

Credits 1 15

This is the first welding course for Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Wallula millwright and pipefitter occupation Apprenticeship students. This course gives students hands-on experience in a laboratory situation with the use of oxygen-acetylene equipment. Safety equipment set up/shut down, and manual and automatic cutting are covered, as well as identification of metals. $37.50 per credit Welding course fee. $12.50 per credit welding equipment fee. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships.

PCA 102: Introduction to SMAW [RE]

Credits 1 15

This is the second welding course for Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Wallula Millwright and Pipefitter occupation Apprenticeship students. This course introduces the theory and practices required to learn how to weld using the SMAW process. Concepts learned and applied in this class will be the foundation for future welding classes and will be continued to master and build on in future welding classes. $37.50 per credit Welding course fee. $12.50 per credit welding equipment fee. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships.

PCA 103: SMAW II [RE]

Credits 1 15

This is the third welding course for Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Wallula Millwright and Pipefitter occupation Apprenticeship students. This class continues to build on the skills and knowledge learned in the Intro course, with new applications and joint designs to gain proficiency performing. This course develops welding skills to meet AWS and ASME standards using the shielded metal arc process. $37.50 per credit Welding course fee. $12.50 per credit welding equipment fee. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships.

PCA 104: Pipe Welding [RE]

Credits 1 15

This is a course for Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Wallula Apprenticeship students in their 3rd year pipefitter apprenticeship occupation. This course gives students hands-on experience in a laboratory situation. An introduction to pipe welding using mild steel pipe and the shield metal arc process. $37.50 per credit Welding course fee. $12.50 per credit welding equipment fee. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships.

PCA 105: TIG Aluminum and Carbon [RE]

Credits 1 15

This is a welding course for Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Wallula Apprenticeship students. This course gives students hands-on experience in a laboratory situation. This course is designed for the welding of plate and pipe using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. Instruction will stress developing proper manipulative techniques and skills necessary to certify using the GTAW process. $37.50 per credit Welding course fee. $12.50 per credit welding equipment fee. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships.

PCA 106: TIG Carbon Pipe [RE]

Credits 1 15

This a welding course for Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Wallula Apprenticeship students in the pipefitter occupation. This course is a continuation of the Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG) process. Students will get both theory and practice of the TIG process. Students will be exposed to aluminum and low carbon steel materials and welding process theory and principals. $37.50 per credit Welding course fee. $12.50 per credit welding equipment fee. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships.

PCA 107: TIG Carbon Pipe II

Credits 1 15

This a welding course for Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Wallula Apprenticeship students in the pipefitter occupation. This course is a continuation of the Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG) process. Students will get both theory and practice of the TIG process. Students will be exposed to aluminum and low carbon steel materials and welding process theory and principals. $37.50 per credit Welding course fee. $12.50 per credit welding equipment fee. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships.

PCA 108: TIG Carbon Pipe III

Credits 1 15

This a welding course for Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) Wallula Apprenticeship students in the pipefitter occupation. This course is a continuation of the Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG) process. Students will get both theory and practice of the TIG process. Students will be exposed to aluminum and low carbon steel materials and welding process theory and principals. $37.50 per credit Welding course fee. $12.50 per credit welding equipment fee. 50% tuition rate for Apprenticeships.