Adv. Welding & Metal Fabrication

724414 Advanced Welding & Metal Fabrication

Prerequisite: Welding I Credit: 1

This advanced level Career and Technical course is for students interested in welding as a career. Advanced Welding builds on knowledge and skills developed in the previous welding course. Training for employment with advance- level skills in welding trades will be emphasized. Instruction follows an industry-standard curriculum, and students’ certifications are listed in a national registry upon successful completion. Oxy-fuel welding and cutting, plasma arc cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding will be covered. Hand and power tools, welding on various types of metals, reading blueprint welding symbols, metal characteristics, and equipment setup are other areas that students master. Safety, leadership, entrepreneurship, and career opportunities are included.