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