In the Metal Trades Program, students learn how to set up and operate machining and welding equipment. Hands-on instruction is provided in the use of lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, drill presses, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Haas lathe and milling machines.
Students develop hands-on skills in each of the major welding and cutting processes including oxyacetylene, TIG, MIG, Arc welding, plasma arc and air carbon arc. Students will learn how to program and run the CNC Plasma Burning Table.
Units of study that are interwoven throughout the program include Safety, Trade, Layout and Fabrication, Blue Print Reading, Metallurgy and Communication Skills.
Basic Machining & Skill Development
Engine Lathe & CNC Mill/CNC Lathe
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) structural & pipe welding
Horizontal Mill
Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW) /Oxy-Acetylene Cutting (OAC)
Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)
Power Tools/Equipment and Safe Use
Precision Instrumentation Reading
Print Reading
Safety/Hand Tools and Safe Use
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Surface Grinding
Trade Math
Aluminum, Steel, and Stainless Steel
Fabrication
Sheet Metal Layout
Welding Metallurgy
CTE Credit
Career & Financial Management
3rd Year Math
3rd Year Science
Artist
Ironworker
Machining Technology
Machinist
Maintenance Mechanic
Millwright
Pipefitter
Quality Control Inspector
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Small Business Owner
Tool and Die Maker
Welder
Welder/Fabricator
Welding Engineering
Welding Technology