Welding Technology

48.0508  WELDING TECHNOLOGY/WELDER

(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)

The Welding Technology Program is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in gas, arc, shielded and non-shielded metal arc, brazing, flame cutting and plastic welding.  Hand, semi-automatic and automatic welding processes are also included in the instruction.  Students learn safety practices and types and uses of electrodes and welding rods; properties of metals; blueprint reading; electrical principles; welding symbols and mechanical drawing; use of equipment for testing welds by ultrasonic methods and destruction and hardness testing; use of manuals and specification charts; use of portable grinders; positioning and clamping; and welding standards established by the American Welding Society (AWS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers and American Bureau of Ships.  The Program is certified by the American Welding Society. The Program consists of a list of PDE required tasks and additional local or value added tasks.

Specialized Equipment:	Related Occupations /Employment Opportunities:	Personal Qualifications:
SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW equipment Oxy-Acetylene, Plasma Cutting equipment All of the above  is used    with steel, stainless    steel, and aluminum	Combination Welder Skilled production Welders and Laborers Engineering Technician	Mechanical Aptitude Manual Dexterity Patience Able to Work    Independently Balance and Agility

CAREERS:

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, & Brazers

Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Certification available to qualified students:

Industry Certification	Provider Name
American Welding Society Welding Certifications	American Welding Society