FALL SEMESTER
87800 ^Welding 1 Print Reading (WEL 233)
87810 ^Welding 1 Safety/Health (WEL 228)
87820 ^Welding 1 Short Circuit Transfer (WEL 244)
Students will have the exciting opportunity to learn how to have a career in Welding (GMAW) and other fields. To be able to read a blueprint proficiently. This course will challenge the minds of the students of where else this talent can be utilized.
Students will have the opportunity to see what welding is really about and will have a lot of hands-on experiences with welding and blueprint reading. The skills learned in this class will be a skill that will be with them for a lifetime and gives them other opportunities at other careers they may not have thought of. There will be a lot of responsibility on the student to respect the equipment and to keep it in the running order. This class is intended for active/hand on learning.
If a student misses more than the allowed days as in the schools handbook the student may be removed from the class. Students with excessive absences (10 or more) may be asked to sign an attendance agreement.
87800 ^WELDING 1 PRINT READING
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 2 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE | 2 PERIOD BLOCK
COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - WEL 233 (Print Reading)
COREQUISITE: 1 DMACC Credits - WEL 228 (Welding Safety & Health)
2 DMACC Credits - WEL 244 (GMAW Short Circuit Transfer)
PREREQUISITE: Students must be 16 years or older.
Provides instruction in interpreting elements of welding prints (drawings or sketches), focusing on measurement, American Welding Society welding symbols, and fabrication requirements. Students will understand how to prepare, assemble and tack welding parts according to drawings or sketches, using proper materials and tools. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 3: Drawing and Welding Symbol Interpretation, Key Indicators 1 and 2.
#GRADED COURSE ON INFINITE CAMPUS FOR ALL CO-REQUISITES & SELECTED IN COURSE REGISTRATION.
87810 ^WELDING 1 SAFETY/HEALTH#
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 0 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE | 2 PERIOD BLOCK
COLLEGE CREDIT: 1 DMACC Credits - WEL 228 (Welding Safety & Health)
COREQUISITE: 3 DMACC Credits - WEL 233 (Print Reading)
2 DMACC Credits - WEL 244 (GMAW Short Circuit Transfer)
PREREQUISITE: Students must be 16 years or older.
This course will provide students with orientation to the welding profession and will cover the basics of safety & health within the welding profession. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1, Module 1 and Module 2 - Key Indicators 1-6.
87820 ^WELDING 1 SHORT CIRCUIT TRANSFER
GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 0 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE | 2 PERIOD BLOCK
COLLEGE CREDIT: 2 DMACC Credits - WEL 244 (GMAW Short Circuit Transfer)
COREQUISITE: 3 DMACC Credits - WEL 233 (Print Reading)
1 DMACC Credits - WEL 228 (Welding Safety & Health)
PREREQUISITE: Students must be 16 years or older.
Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding Short-Circuiting Transfer. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel, in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended. This course aligns with SENSE Level 1 Module 5 Key Indicators 1-7.
College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for the transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form