About
Welding 1 at Emily Griffith Technical College in Denver, Colorado, trains students in welding processes, equipment setup, shop safety, basic welding metallurgy, metal types, fabrication tools, welding positions, and inspection and testing. The program leads to a certificate. It is offered in full-time and part-time formats, with the primary full-time pathway running about eight months and a part-time pathway running about 18 months. Admission requires English language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening, understanding of basic algebra, and the ability to meet physical requirements such as standing for long periods, handling tools and parts, lifting 50 pounds to eye level, wearing required protective equipment, and sustaining activity for five hours at a time.
Organization
Emily Griffith Technical College
Emily Griffith Technical College is a public, postsecondary and adult education institution in Denver, Colorado, and the adult education arm of Denver Public Schools. Its occupational training includes Automotive Service Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, HVAC, and Medical Assistant programs. The college also offers training in practical nursing, network administration, welding, and other career fields. Founded in 1916, it was established to provide educational opportunities for all who wish to learn. Its offerings include Career and Technical Education certificate programs, apprenticeships, concurrent enrollment opportunities for high school students, English Language Acquisition, Adult High School Diploma+, and Continuing Education courses. The college describes its career and technical programs as having a hands-on learning focus and connects education with real-world opportunities.