Instructor: Brent Huddleston

No image available No biographical information available

Classes by this instructor


Career Welding Certificate

Students are trained to produce quality gas metal arc (MIG) welds on structural carbon steel using proper techniques and procedures and to perform welds in multiple positions.  Students will also be trained to perform welds utilizing SMAW (stick welding) on multiple projects in the flat, horizontal, vertical and over-head positions. As the class progresses students will be introduced to several different electrodes as well as electrode sizes. With new electrodes/sizes students will gain the knowledge of how to adjust settings for each, as well as for what position. Students will have the opportunity to attempt AWS certification at the end of this course.  Students also receive training in 10-hour OSHA general industry, electric arc welding safety, and welding-related blueprint reading.   Students will be briefly introduced to FCAW during this course.  Students must wear leather boots to class.  All fees and materials are included.    
February 8, 2027 to May 27, 2027, North Campus - Room 155 - Welding Lab

Production Welding

This program is available for students interested in welding as an occupation.    Welding is essential to the expansion and productivity of a vast array of industries. Welding is considered to be the principal means of fabricating and repairing all metal products. It is difficult to imagine an industry today, large or small, which does not involve some type of welding. Skilled welders often work independently and can utilize their skills anywhere in the world.  Production GMAW/Mig welding will be covered during this 8-week course.   Tuition assistance may be available for this program, contact Melissa Neher for more information, Melissa.neher@indianhills.edu or 641-683-5285.      
February 8, 2027 to April 1, 2027, North Campus - Room 155 - Welding Lab

Structural Welding

Students will perform welds utilizing SMAW (stick welding) on multiple projects in the flat, horizontal, vertical and over-head positions. As the class progresses students will be introduced to several different electrodes as well as electrode sizes. With new electrodes/sizes students will gain the knowledge of how to adjust settings for each as well as for what position. Students will have the opportunity to attempt AWS certifications as the end of this course.  Students will be briefly introduced to FCAW during this course. At the end of this course students will be introduced to FCAW which ties back to structural welding or anything outdoors.  Production Welding is a prerequisite for this class.    
April 5, 2027 to May 27, 2027, North Campus - Room 155 - Welding Lab