Program Overview:
The skills and experience gained in this class will prepare you for the careers of the future. The demand for skilled welders is at an all-time high. Students will gain skills in a range of welding processes including SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and GTAW. Cutting processes including oxy-fuel, plasma and mechanical cutting will be used. Project creation, design, and layout will be emphasized. This course can prepare you for a welding career, or it can open opportunities to better summer and college jobs and a career to fall back on. Soft skills are a high priority. This means being on time, attending consistently, working with others, and following safety procedures.
Course Descriptions:
For Concurrent Enrollment Classes see Appendix.
WLD 1005 Entry Welding Technician: This is an entry level course that will teach basic welding skills.
This course will prepare students to apply technical knowledge and skills in the workplace and in project
construction. SMAW and GMAW welding will be the main welding processes covered in this portion of the
class.
MFET 2153 Intermediate Welding Technician: This is an intermediate level course that will teach
the next level of welding skills. This course will dive deeper in the GMAW process, along with FCAW.
How to plan, prepare, and construct projects will be covered.
MFET 2153 Intermediate Welding Technician: This is an intermediate level course that will teach
the next level of welding skills. This course will dive deeper in the GMAW process, along with FCAW.
How to plan, prepare, and construct projects will be covered.
Career Possibilities:
- Welding Technician
- Welding Repair Technician
- Welding Engineer
- Welding Salesman
- Welding Inspector
- Welding Instructor
Additional Details:
High School Credit:
CTE credit or elective credit: Up to 4 credits
Concurrent Credit:
7 college credits available. Student is responsible
to register and pay for concurrent enrollment classes through SLCC (1st
semester) and Weber State (2nd Semester).
Additional Opportunities:
Participate in SkillsUSA competitions and leadership rolls.
Skills Certification:
Utah State Skills Certificates and AWS SENSE certification opportunity.
Recommended:
This class is for any student who enjoys working and learning in a hands-on environment. No prior welding experience needed.
