Welding Technology
Instructor: Art Padilla
Total Seats Available: 18 (per section)
Grades: 10-12th
Description:
Students in Welding Technology attend half-day 130-minute sessions for 1.5 units of credit. The 4-semester program includes safety, Oxy-fuel Welding, Cutting and Brazing, Arc Welding, Mig Welding, Flame and Plasma Cutting. Punch, Shear, and Break operations, Metallurgy, Work Ethics and practical Math and Science applications through job practice. The beginning semester students will learn safety, Gas Welding & Cutting and tool & equipment use and process.
Specific Success Criteria
Students will be enrolled in the College Credit in order to qualify for the CCD Certificate in Basic Welding Sciences.
Students will be willing to self manage goals, objectives and workflow to complete projects and assignments in a timely manner.
Students will engage in hands-on work that allows for them to build on basic welding skills aligned to the industry.
Syllabus: link
Program Length: Four Semesters
Program Times:
AM: 8:20-10:35 AM
PM: 1:15-3:30 PM
Related Careers: Aircraft Industry Welder, Artist, Auto Body Repair, Pipefitter/Welder, Sheet Metal Work, Welding Inspector, Iron Worker, Custom Fabricator
Academic Plan
All courses are, 5 Elective Credits- Honors (unless otherwise noted below)
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
CTE Introduction to Welding A (5 Elective Credits) CTE Welding Capstone WEL 1000- Safety for Welding WEL 1001- Allied Cutting Pro | CTE Introduction to Welding B (5 Elective Credits) WEL 1024 WEL 2001 | CTE Welding Technology A WEL 1006 CTE Welding Capstone | CTE Welding Technology B CTE Welding Capstone |
Industry Certification: Basic Welding Certification
Capstone Completion:
Capstone completion in 2 semesters
For part-time enrollment: speak with your school counselor or CEC Counselor, Email Zachary Williams.