Welding Courses

WELDING TECHNOLOGY AND MANUFACTURING CAREERS

0.5 credits

Students will be introduced to the basics of arc welding, oxy/fuel cutting, build-up of surfaces (padding) in the flat and vertical positions, characteristics of electrodes, plastic welding, soldering and plasma cam operation and general shop safety. Also included in the course is the introduction to many types of materials from which products are made. Other topics include manufacturing processes, developing manufacturing systems, and related career information.

WELDING 11

2 credits

Class and lab instruction and experience are combined to teach basic welding practices. Students will learn the basic concepts to advanced concepts of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Basic knowledge and hands-on practice will be performed in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Proficiency in oxy-fuel cutting will be accomplished. Introduction to plasma cutting is demonstrated and practiced. The students will receive instruction and hands-on practice in the welding of "T" joints, butt joints, lap joints, corner joints, and edge joints in the flat, vertical, horizontal and over-head positions in the SMAW, GTAW, GMAW processes. The students will also learn the safe operation of metal working equipment used to shear, bend, roll, cut and drill various metals.

WELDING 12

2 credits

Students strive toward mastery in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) as well as oxy/acetylene and oxy/propylene cutting, plasma cutting and carbon arc gouging. Project based learning will expose students to manufacturing and repair using various welding processes and equipment. Students have the opportunity to hone their skills through participation in SkillsUSA. (College credit may be available for this course. For more information, contact the CTE Office.)

WELDING CERTIFICATION PREP

0.5 credits

This 9-week class prepares students for welding certification. Students will practice advanced welding skills in preparation to sit for an American Welding Society (AWS) certification exam. AWS is recognized internationally by the welding industry. Achievement of certification significantly enhances a student’s job placement opportunities. Students will also be introduced to pipe welding in 6-G position.

BLUEPRINT READING FOR WELDERS

0.5 credits

Students are introduced to blueprint reading and provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to read, visualize and interpret blueprints that specifically apply to the welding trade. Students will gain an understanding of welding symbols, welding preps and processes. They will also receive an introduction to free-hand sketching, basic mechanical drafting and shop math. Instructional exercises are presented to investigate occupational options such as mechanical technologies and engineering. Students enrolled in the Welding program are strongly encouraged to take this course. (This course satisfies the .5 credit Computer Literacy graduation requirement. College credit may be available for this course. For more information, contact the CTE Office.)