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Hypertherm offers free plasma cutting curriculum and grant program

Hypertherm, a manufacturer of plasma, laser, and waterjet cutting systems in Hanover, N.H., has made all 10 hours of its AWS SENSE-approved curriculum available for free download to teachers.

“Plasma Cutting Technology: Theory and Practice” covers the plasma cutting process, common industrial uses for plasma systems, the differences between various cutting methods, safety procedures, and proper setup and operation.

In addition to free curriculum downloads, the company is launching its Spark Something Great educational grant program. The program will award a Powermax45 plasma cutting and gouging system, along with the full curriculum kit, to 10 schools in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Applications for 2015 are due by July 1, with grant decisions communicated by July 31.

To access electronic versions of each lesson, a facilitator’s guide, student workbook, and supporting reference material, or to submit a 2015 grant application, visit www.hypertherm.com/plasmaeducation.