• What is it?

    Students are trained in the different types, sizes
    and uses of metal, electrodes, welding rods,
    blueprints, and welding symbols, the use of
    measuring instruments, hand tools, and portable
    grinders. Theory in metallurgy, electrical
    principles, blueprint reading, layout and design,
    and CNC programming on fabrication equipment
    is provided. Practical problems in math,
    preparation of material lists, cost estimating and
    methods of quality assurance are also covered.

    What will I do?

    This instructional program introduces students to
    the following welding process; oxy/fuel welding,
    cutting and brazing, shielded metal arc, gas metal
    arc, gas tungsten arc, flux core, carbon arc, and
    plasma cutting using manual and Computerized
    Numerical Control (CNC) programming welding
    processes.

  • CAREER PATHWAYS

    Underwater Welder
    Production Welder
    Materials Engineer
    Welding Inspector
    Metal Fabricator
    Welding Supervisor
    Maintenance Welder
    Ironworker
    Boilermaker
    Metallurgist
    Sheet Metal Welder
    CNC Plasma Welder

  • COLLEGE ADVANCED CREDITS

    Northampton Community College
    Universal Technical Institute
    Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR)
    National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)

    AVAILABLE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

    ASME/AWS Code

    AWS Entry Level Welder

    OSHA 10 Hour Safety

    PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS

    Ability to adhere to strict safety regulations

    Fine motor skills

    Mathematics fundamentals

    Physical stamina

    Read and interpret technical material at grade level