Welding & Metal Fabrication
Course Description:
Welding is the most common way to permanently join metal parts. Students in this class will learn technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces using stick welding, tig welding, mig welding, and flux core welding. Safety practices are a focus in this program. Instruction includes welding symbols, properties of metals, types and uses of electrodes and welding rods, and blueprint reading.
Skills Learned:
Some of the skills a student will be able to perform are safely operate welding equipment, weld plate, weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead portions, fabricate items, operate a power shear, layout a template, Interpret lines, symbols, and views. Students will also learn to weld using steel, aluminum, and stainless steel, use oxyfuel, plasma, and air carbon cutting equipment.
Related Occupations and Earnings:
Related occupations include Welders and Metal Fabricators. Earnings range between $12-$60/hour.
Post-Secondary Opportunities:
Articulated credits can be earned toward a College Degree at local universities and institutions. Click on the icon to see current Articulations.
Instructor(s):
Mr. Baur & Mr. Sidun – Welding & Metal Fabrication Instructors
Phone Number – 724-925-3532 x. 1346 & 1353
Office Hours: 7:15am to 7:45am
2:30pm to 2:45pm
Please leave a voicemail message outside of these times.
Suggested Prerequisites:
- Geometry
- Chemistry
- Algebra I & II
- College Prep English I-V
Industry Certifications:
- AWS Sense
Student Requirements:
- Active Listening
- Controlled Precision
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Manual Dexterity
- Design Abilities
- Coordination
- Use in Personal Protective Equipment
Student Costs:
- Welding Hood
- Work Uniform-Long Pants/Shirts or Regular Welding Cloths, Must be 100% Cotton
- Leather Work Boots
- Flame Retardant Welding Jacket
- Safety Glasses
Text Book:
- AWS/NCCER Series of Text Books