Gina Santaniello's Badge Portfolio
3M Abrasives for Right Angle Grinders
Description
Objective:
The 3M Abrasives for Right Angle Grinders certification offers a flexible structure, composed of lectures with informative visuals and hands-on labs where students will develop confidence in using a right-angle grinder. The curriculum can be integrated into existing courses, allowing students to apply their learning to ongoing projects (e.g., complete a weld and then grind it off).
Competencies
- Identify and apply safety practices, including the use of PPE, to ensure the safe operation of right-angle grinders and abrasives.
- Explain the components of right-angle grinder tools and safe handling techniques, including the proper use and application of guards.
- Identify and describe different types of abrasives, including their minerals and construction.
- Select and apply the appropriate abrasive product for grinding, cutting, surface preparation, and finishing tasks.
Applicable Skills
Hearing Protection
Description
Objective:
The Hearing Protection Certification is intended to provide an overview of basic hearing conservation to include the methods of selection, use, and care of hearing protection.
Competencies
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness for Hearing Protection
- Hierarchy of Controls in Hearing Protection
- Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment for Hearing Protection
- Understanding the workplace Hazards to apply Hearing Protection
- How to properly use & care for hearing Protection Equipment
Applicable Skills
Head, Eye & Face Protection
Description
Objective:
The Head, Eye & Face Protection certification is intended to provide an overview of basic head, eye, and face conservation to include the methods of selection, use, and care of head, eye, and face protection.
Competencies
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness for Head, Eye & Face Protection
- Hierarchy of Controls in Head, Eye & Face Protection
- Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment for Head, Eye & Face Protection
- Workplace Hazards to apply Head, Eye & Face Protection
- How to properly use & care for Head, Eye & Face protection equipment
Applicable Skills
Respiratory Protection
Description
Objective:
The Respiratory Protection Certification is intended to provide an overview of basic respiratory conservation to include the methods of selection, use, and care of respiratory protection.
Competencies
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness for Respiratory Protection
- Hierarchy of Controls in Respiratory Protection
- Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment for Respiratory Protection
- Understanding Workplace Hazards to apply Respiratory Protection
- How to properly use & care for Respiratory Protection Equipment
Applicable Skills
Advanced Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of FCAW, and ensures welding competency for an intermediate to advanced skilled position.
Competencies
- Principles of FCAW
- FCAW Electrodes and Shielding Gases
- FCAW Techniques
- FCAW Equipment
- FCAW Maintenance and Repair
- FCAW Evaluation and Troubleshooting
Applicable Skills
Introduction Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of FCAW, and ensures welding competency for an entry to intermediate skilled position.
Competencies
- Principles of FCAW
- FCAW Electrodes and Shielding Gases
- FCAW Techniques, FCAW Equipment
- FCAW Maintenance and Repair
- FCAW Evaluation and Troubleshooting
Applicable Skills
Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of GMAW, and ensures welding competency for an intermediate to advanced skilled position.
Competencies
- GMAW Safety
- Principles of GMAW
- GMAW Electrodes
- GMAW Shielding Gases
- GMAW Modes of Metal Transfer
- GMAW Equipment and Accessories
- GMAW Maintenance and Repair
Applicable Skills
Introduction Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of GMAW, and ensures welding competency for an entry to intermediate skilled position.
Competencies
- GMAW Safety
- Principles of GMAW
- GMAW Electrodes
- GMAW Shielding Gases
- GMAW Modes of Metal Transfer
- GMAW Equipment and Accessories
- GMAW Maintenance and Repair
Applicable Skills
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of SMAW, and ensures welding competency for an intermediate to advanced skilled position.
Competencies
- Principles of SMAW
- SMAW Electrodes
- SMAW Techniques
- SMAW Maintenance and Repair
- SMAW Evaluation and Troubleshooting
Applicable Skills
Introduction Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of SMAW, and ensures welding competency for an entry to intermediate skilled position.
Competencies
- Principles of SMAW
- SMAW Electrodes
- SMAW Techniques
- SMAW Maintenance and Repair
- SMAW Evaluation and Troubleshooting
Applicable Skills
Principles of Welding
July 16, 2026
| Program | Lincoln Electric |
| School | Lincoln Electric |
| Issued by | NC3 |
CERTIFIED
Principles of Welding
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of Welding Principles, and ensures competency in foundational welding knowledge for an entry to intermediate skilled position.
Competencies
- Foundations of Arc Welding
- Variables in Welding
- Welding Technology
- Welding Joints
- Positions, and Symbols
- Material Science in Welding
- Advanced Material Science in Welding
- Vision and Body Position in Welding
- Weld Discontinuities
- Weld Inspection and Testing
- Visual Weld Inspection Plans
Applicable Skills
Welding Safety
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of Welding Safety, and ensures welding safety competency for an entry to intermediate skilled position.
Competencies
- Safe Working Conditions
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Electrical Safety
- Fire Safety
- The SDS Sheet
- Arc Welding and Cutting Equipment Safety
- First Aid
Applicable Skills
Fabrication II
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of fabrication, and ensures welding competency for an intermediate to advanced skilled position.
Competencies
- Measurement
- Cost Analysis
- Developing Bill of Materials
- Hand Tools
- Fabrication Plans
- Principles of Project Design
- Developing Bill of Materials
- Reading Plan Drawings
- Loads & Static Forces
Applicable Skills
Fabrication I
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of principles of fabrication, and ensures welding competency for an entry to intermediate skilled position.
Competencies
- Measurement
- Cost Analysis
- Developing Bill of Materials
- Hand Tools
- Fabrication Plans
- Principles of Project Design
- Developing Bill of Materials
- Reading Plan Drawings
Applicable Skills
Welding Math and Measurement
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of welding math & measurement, and ensures competency in foundational welding knowledge for an entry to intermediate skilled position.
Competencies
- Dimensional Analysis (Factor-Label Method)
- Algebra, Metric System Conversion - Algebra & Geometry, Calculating Volume
- Geometry, Calculating Material Weights - Geometry, Degree to Decimal Conversion
- Trigonometry, Addition & Subtraction - Arithmetic, Fractions & Mixed Fractions
- Algebra, Dividing & Multiplying Fractions & Mixed Fractions
Applicable Skills
Thermal Cutting: Air Carbon Arc Cutting
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of air carbon arc cutting, and ensures competency in foundational welding knowledge for an entry to intermediate skilled position.
Competencies
- Performs safety inspections of manual CAC-A equipment.
- Makes minor external repairs to manual CAC-A equipment.
- Sets up manual CAC-A scarfing and gouging operations on carbon steel.
- Operates manual CAC-A equipment on carbon steel.
- Performs scarfing and gouging operations to remove base and weld metal, in the flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel.
Applicable Skills
Thermal Cutting: Plasma Arc Cutting
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of plasma arc cutting, and ensures competency in foundational welding knowledge for an entry to intermediate skilled position.
Competencies
- Performs safety inspections of manual PAC equipment.
- Makes minor external repairs to manual PAC equipment.
- Sets up and operates manual PAC operations on carbon steel, austenitic stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Performs straight, square edge cutting operations in the flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel, austenitic stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Performs shape, square edge cutting operations in the flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel, austenitic stainless steel, and aluminum.
Applicable Skills
Thermal Cutting: Oxyfuel Cutting
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of oxyfuel cutting, and ensures competency in foundational welding knowledge for an entry to intermediate skilled position.
Competencies
- Performs safety inspections of manual OFC equipment and makes minor external repairs.
- Sets up and operates manual OFC operations on carbon steel.
- Performs straight and shape, square edge cutting operations in the flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel.
- Performs straight, bevel edge cutting operations in the flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel.
Applicable Skills
Basic Welding Print Reading
Description
Objective:
This course aligns with AWS competencies, teaches methods that meet industry standards of basic welding print reading, and ensures welding competency for an entry to intermediate skilled position.
Competencies
- Line Interpretation and Basic Views
- Additional Views
- Sectioning
- Assembly Drawings
- Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Additional Print Information
- Structural Shapes 2 Structural Shapes
- Basic Joints and Process Abbreviations
- Fillet Weld Symbols
- Groove Weld Symbols