Welding

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - WELDING

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This program is ideal for students interested in hands-on learning and a high-demand trade that offers competitive wages and career growth opportunities.

The Welding course is a two-year program designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience necessary for a successful career, with opportunities for internships and industry-based field trips.

This program highlights industry safety standards, blueprint reading, metal fabrication, and various welding techniques, including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Emphasis is also placed on transferable skills such as time management, teamwork, punctuality and professionalism.

Our curriculum follows industry-recognized standards, such as the American Welding Society’s Fundamentals of Welding curriculum, preparing students for certifications.

Course available: Grades 11 - 12

Course length: 2 years

Credits: 7 CTE elective credit; 1.0 English

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PROGRAM CONTENT

UNITS OF STUDY:

  • Introduction to Welding Safety and OSHA Standards
  • Basic Blueprint Reading
  • Basic Electricity and Thermodynamics
  • Identification, selection, and application of welding electrodes and filler rods
  • Identification and Preparation of Metals
  • MIG, TIG & Stick Welding
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Fundamentals
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Basics
  • Oxy-Fuel, Air Carbon Arc and Plasma Cutting Techniques
  • Shop Tools and Equipment Usage
  • Advanced Welding Processes: GTAW and FCAW
  • Pipe Welding and Structural Welding Applications
  • Principles of Metal Fabrication and Layout Techniques
  • Welding Inspection and Quality Control
  • Career Preparation/Readiness and Industry Certifications
  • Work-Based Learning Experience

COLLEGE CREDITS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Upon successful completion of this program, students may receive college credits pending established procedures.  Students may also receive an industry certification pending successful completion of an industry certification exam.  All students completing this program and passing the appropriate industry certification exam will receive an endorsed high school diploma.  Please see below for college credits and industry certifications available.

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS:

  • NCCER Welding Certification
  • American Welding Society

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CAREER PATH AND OPPORTUNITIES

Students who complete the program may seek employment or continue their studies in the following areas:

  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • CAD design
  • Robotics
  • Machine Building
  • Aerospace Welding
  • Oil and Gas Pipeline Installation
  • Ship Building
  • Heavy Equipment Repair
  • Railroad and Transportation
  • Precision and Commercial Sheet Metal
  • Welding Technician
  • Quality Control/Welding Inspection
  • Welding Proprietor
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Pipe Fitting
  • Ornamental Ironworker
  • Structural Welding
  • Production Welding
  • Boiler making
  • Machinist
  • Nuclear Pipe Fabrication
  • Construction Welding

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