Welding & Metal Fabrication
The Welding & Metal Fabrication program teaches students the skills
and techniques necessary for success in a field that values well
trained, experienced workers. Students learn
shielded metal arc welding (stick); MIG,
flux-cored
and TIG welding; and
automated Orbital TIG welding. They also learn about the
operation of welding and metal fabrication machinery, blueprint
reading, clean room environments and shop theory.
The program offers students the opportunity to take multiple American Welding Society welder certification tests free of charge.
Upon completion of the Welding & Metal Fabrication program, students are prepared to enter the workforce or go on for more advanced training at specialized technical schools or college. Career information can be found at www.aws.org .
Video:
View a short video of students in action
Career opportunities:
Orbital welding technician
TIG welder
Sheet metal fabricator
Pipe fitter/welder
Ornamental iron worker
MIG welder
Structural welder
Production welder
Quality control/welding inspector
Boilermaker
Units of Study:
Shielded metal arc welding
Gas tungsten arc welding
Oxyfuel welding
Plasma arc cutting
Sheet metal layout & development
Fabrication procedures
Gas metal arc welding
Flux cored arc welding
Automated Orbital GTAW
Clean room environment
AWS/ASME welding certifications
Integrated science (1st year students)
Integrated English (2nd
year students)
Portfolio:
All seniors create a portfolio which they present to teachers, administrators, peers and/or industry professionals. The portfolio includes employability information and exemplary work in technical and communication skills that students have created and developed over the course of the year. (A portfolio is not mandatory for students earning an IEP diploma.)
College Articulation Agreements:
SUNY Alfred
SUNY Delhi
SUNY Mohawk Valley Community College
Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ
Academic Prerequisites:
A positive attendance record and physical dexterity are required.
Welder Certification for Adult Students program
We also offer a Welder Certification program for Adult Students
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