Career Major - Entry Level Welder
Entry Level Welder - Fairview Campus
This career major is an introduction to common welding processes and precision metal fabrication. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of welding and the cutting processes. Students will be introduced to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) equipment and Shielded Metal Arc Welding(SMAW) basics. Students will also be introduced to blue print reading and construction of items according to specifications.
Career Major Length: 525 hours
CIP Code: 48.0508
SOC Code: 51.4121
You can access SOC occupation information at www.onetcodeconnector.org.
Courses | Hours |
Introduction to Welding & Cutting Processes | 90 |
GMAW/FCAW Equipment and Setup | 15 |
Metal Characteristics and Properties | 30 |
FCAW Plate/Pipe | 60 |
Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging | 15 |
Plasma Arc Cutting | 15 |
Welding Blueprints | 15 |
Welding Joint Fit Up and Adjustment | 15 |
GTAW Equipment & Filler Materials | 15 |
GTAW Plate | 60 |
SMAW Electrodes | 15 |
SMAW Equipment & Setup | 15 |
SMAW - Beads & Fillet Welds in Construction | 120 |
Welding Detail Drawings II | 45 |
Campus Location: Fairview
Financial Aid Eligible: No.
Who Can Enroll: High School Juniors and Seniors & Adults
Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Tuition and Materials Use Fees:
Full-time in-district adult tuition - $1,050
Full-time out-of-district adult - $2,100
Full-time materials use fees - $262.50
Salary Range:
Helpful Attributes and Abilities:
- Reading, language and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
- An ability to compute percentages, measurements and simple fractions
- A basic knowledge of general science
- Good eye-hand coordination
Cluster: Manufacturing
Pathway: Manufacturing/Welding & Metal Fabrication
Instructor: Mr. JP Parker
Updated on 8/18/15