The Advanced Metals course builds on fundamental metalworking skills and introduces to more complex techniques in welding, machining, and fabrication. Through hands-on projects and real-world applications, students deepen their understanding of industry-standards tools, safety procedures, and advanced manufacturing processes. This course is ideal for students interested in careers in welding, manufacturing, or engineering, and provides a strong foundation for technical training or post-secondary education.
Advanced Metals contains two courses, Advanced Welding I and Advanced Welding II.
Students will learn the safe operation of precision equipment
In Advanced Welding I this students will learn
Safe Operation of Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting Skills
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Introduction to Gas Tungesten Welding
Plasma Cutting
Introduction to Machine Lathe
Vertical and Horizontal Milling Machines
Surface Grinding
Students taking Advanced Welding II will receive a more intensive investigation into the areas of welding and machining.
Students will have the opportunity to use and design projects on the computer-controlled plasma cam. Students will produce fixtures and a major project involving all welding equipment located within the facility.
In machining students will experience blueprint reading and precision machining related to industrial machining operation.
Students will be required to pay for project fees in this course.
Students will have the opportunity to earn 6 hours of college credit through Heartland Community College. Learn more here
Jay Akers | jakers@lchsrailers.org | ext. 1261