Welding

Pathway Description

Welding is an instructional program that prepares students for employment or continued education in the occupations of the welding field. The curriculum framework for this program was developed in partnership with the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation (MCEF). MCEF is the accredited sponsor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

Industry Certification

NCCER Learning Series

Welding - Year 1

This course focuses on the NCCER Learning Series Core and SMAW. Students will leave the class with a firm foundation of knowledge in the areas of employability skills, safety, and basic tool knowledge. Additionally, students will learn Oxyfuel Cutting fundamentals. Students will cover proper equipment setup, safety measures, and correct welding techniques.

Welding - Year 2

This course focuses on specialized welding symbols used in blueprints and drawings as well as PAC, CAC, and advanced techniques used in SMAW. Additionally, this course will offer students the opportunity to examine GMAW and FCAW. Additionally, students will learn about GTAW. Students will learn safety measures, setup procedures, and welding techniques for each type of welding.

What I Will Learn:

Measuring Tools

Instruments

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Milling Machines

Lathe

Grinding

Power Machinery

Welding

Careers I Can Choose:

CNC Operator

Machinist

Tool and Die Maker

Mold Maker

Welder

And Many More....

Field Trips

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