The Principles, Concentrator A, and Concentrator B courses are all required to meet the CTE graduation pathway requirement.

7110

Principles of Welding Technology includes classroom and laboratory experiences that develop a variety of skills in oxy-fuel cutting and basic welding. This course is designed for individuals who intend to make a career as a Welder, Technician, Designer, Researcher, or Engineer. Emphasis is placed on safety at all times. OSHA standards and guidelines endorsed by the American Welding Society (AWS) are used. Instructional activities emphasize properties of metals, safety issues, blueprint reading, electrical principles, welding symbols, and mechanical drawing through projects and exercises that teach students how to weld and be prepared for postsecondary and career success.

• Required Prerequisites: none

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 periods, 1 credit per semester

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

• Acceptance to program required.  (Acceptance method varies from program to program.)

• Enrollment in this course enters students in our random drug testing pool.

7111

Shielded Metal Arc Welding involves the theory and application of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process. Process theory will include basic electricity, power sources, electrode selection, and all aspects pertaining to equipment operation and maintenance. Laboratory welds will be performed in basic weld joints with a variety of electrodes in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions. Emphasis will be placed on developing the basic skills necessary to comply with AWS industry standards.

• Required Prerequisites: none

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 periods, 1 credit per semester

• Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

• Acceptance to program required.  (Acceptance method varies from program to program.)

• Enrollment in this course enters students in our random drug testing pool.

7101

Gas Welding Processes is designed to cover the operation of Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) equipment. This will include all settings, adjustments and maintenance needed to weld with a wire feed system. Instruction on both short-arc and spray-arc transfer methods will be covered. Tee, lap, and open groove joints will be done in all positions with solid, flux core, and aluminum wire. Test plates will be made for progress evaluation. Schools may choose to offer the course as a comprehensive MIG Welding course or a combination of introductory MIG and TIG Welding operations. 

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Welding Technology and Shielded Arc Metal Welding

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits: 1 semester course, 2 periods, 2 credits per semester

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas

• Acceptance to program required.  (Acceptance method varies from program to program.)

• Enrollment in this course enters students in our random drug testing pool.

7226

The Welding Technology Capstone course builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in Welding Fundamentals, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding by developing advanced welding skills in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), Pipe Welding, and Fabrication. As a capstone course, students should have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and use skills through an intensive work-based learning experience.

• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Welding Technology, Shielded Arc Metal Welding, and Gas Welding Processes

• Recommended Prerequisites: none

• Credits: 2 semester course, 2 periods, 2 credits per semester

• Counts as a directed elective or elective credits for all diplomas

• Acceptance to program required.  (Acceptance method varies from program to program.)

• Enrollment in this course enters students in our random drug testing pool.