Welding and Fabrication
The Welding and Fabrication curriculum is designed to provide students experience in metals technology as it pertains to assembly, manufacturing, energy, and construction. This program provides education and training in common welding processes, CNC plasma cutting, press brake operations, inspections, print reading, fabrication, pipe and plate welding, project design, communications, and math competencies as they apply to the trade. Career opportunities offer a wide range of employment possibilities in the manufacturing, steel construction, mining, energy, petroleum, and other production areas. Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Select and demonstrate various joining processes;
- Identify and demonstrate common power tools and accessories;
- Read and interpret fabrication blueprints using a systematic process;
- Perform basic layouts using template paper and patterns;
- Estimate type, quantity, costs and weight of a welded fabrication from information on a blueprint;
- Describe and demonstrate safe and proper use of each type of welding equipment;
- Identify major parts, set up and adjust the press brake for a variety of forming operations;
- Demonstrate proper transport, set up, adjustment and use of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, oxyacetylene equipment;
- Describe employer expectations for employees within the welding industry;
- Use current industry technology to test and repair welding related equipment;
- Consistently use equipment safely in the performance of welding and joinery;
- Demonstrate techniques and devices for controlling heat effect during welding;
- Recognize, inspect and document proper applications of welding processes; and
- Demonstrate proficiency of maintenance and repair operations using welding and joinery procedures.