Welding and cutting skills are needed whenever two pieces of metal are welded or bonded together. Welding students will learn and develop basic skills in a variety of areas related to the welding profession. Areas of study include blueprint reading, stick electrode arc welding, heliarc welding, M.I.G. welding, plasma, fuel cutting, manual and semi-automatic. Silver brazing and soldering processes are also taught. Projects and welding exercises are utilized to teach students how to weld various kinds of industrial metals in four basic welding positions.
More time is available in the lab for students to develop specialized interest areas.
Job opportunities right after high school with vocational training. A wide variety of jobs and responsibilities. Job opportunities in most locations. Growth opportunities with new and emerging technologies. Welding is offered as a one or two-year program.