Welding
If you like:
• working with your hands
• building and/or repairing things
• challenging work
• being independent
...then this program is for you!
Career Opportunities :
- Maintenance Production
- Mechanic
- ARC / MIG / TIG Welder
- Metal Fabricator
- Pipe Fitter
- Set-Up Welder
- Production Welder
About the Program:
Students begin in the Construction Careers Core of Instruction as
it relates to their specific program of interest. Students learn contemporary
metal joining, cutting and reinforcing processes used in manufacturing
and fabricating. They work with high-strength steel, aluminum and cast
iron as well as other metals and their alloys. Throughout the program,
students gain daily practical experiences in all welding and cutting
processes.
Construction Core Topics of Study:
- Basic Safety
- Introduction to Construction Math
- Introduction to Hand Tools
- Introduction to Power Tools
- Introduction to Blue Prints
- Basic Communication Skills
- Basic Employability Skills
- Basic Rigging
Program Topics of Study:
- Drills
- Grinders
- Band Saws
- Identification of Metals
- Preparation of Metals
- Fundamentals of Electrical Circuits
- Principles of Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Techniques of Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Oxyacetylene Welding, Cutting and Brazing
- Blueprint Reading and Drawing
- MIG and TIG (Heli-Arc) Welding
- Design Fabrication
- Structural Fabrication
- Plasma Arc Cutting
Available Academic Credit:
- Introduction to Occupations
- Technical Reading & Writing
- Technical Math
- Technical Science
Additional Information
Uniform, safety glasses, and work shoes must be worn in the Welding
shops and work sites.
