Basic Welding Technology Certificate for High School Students in Welding Technology (C50420P1)

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry.

Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in the welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Demonstrate proper safety practices applicable to industrial work environment.
• Apply basic/strategic techniques to perform sufficient weld bead patterns using various industrial processes.
• Interpret industrial prints, welding symbols and process designs applicable to required procedures.
• Use various measuring/lay-out tools and jigs to prepare work for fabrication.