Welding

Welding 1 provides training in the fundamentals of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Instruction is given in oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, basic fabrication of weldments, use of grinders and sheers. These skills combined culminates in a chance of earning a welding certification at the end of the semester. Second semester students learn more advanced fabrication with the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process. While learning GMAW the students will prepare for a steel welding certification test towards the end of the semester but will also learn about welding aluminum with the process. Third and Fourth semester students will learn Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and pipe welding with all the processes learned in the first three semesters. Possible recommendations to trade unions can be earned with a good attitude and great work ethic.

Grade level 11-12. May be taken up to 4 consecutive semesters. Requires a “B” or better and fewer than 10 absences to advance. 

Why take this course?

• Explore entry into a highly technical field

• Find work across trades like weld inspection, welding engineering, robotic welding

• Completion of this course opens doors to direct entry into union apprenticeship