Welding and Fabrication Technology
Program Description
The competency-based welding and fabrication program trains the student in the safe and correct procedures
used in shielded metal-arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, MIG and TIG welding, and air arc and plasma
cutting. Course content also includes the safe use and care of hand and power equipment found in welding and
fabrication shops. Some of the equipment includes overhead cranes, grinders, power saws, ironworker,
cold saws and drill presses.
The student will be prepared for entry into many trade and industry opportunities including construction,
aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, machinist, ship building and agriculture. This is only a small
cross-section of job opportunities available to the student who successfully completes the program.
Program Goals
Students who successfully complete this program will possess:
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Specific skills and related knowledge in shielded metal arc welding, gas metallic arc welding, gas
tungsten arc welding and flux core arc welding.
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Specific skills and related knowledge in the set-up and usage of the following power equipment:
ironworker punch/shear, drill press, overhead crane, cold saw, band saw, chop saw, grinders, plasma arc,
and oxy-acetylene cutting.
- Individual initiative and responsibility as a craftsman.
- A working knowledge of fabrication and blueprints.
- Understanding of occupational safety habits.