Welding

Welding Technology is a hands-on career program. Students develop skills in the basic welding areas including: shielded metal (SMAW), gas metal arc (GMAW or MIG), gas tungsten arc (TIG), oxy-fuel, fuel cutting manual, and semi-automatic. Projects and welding exercises teach students to weld various kinds of metals in 4 basic welding positions – flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead. Classroom instruction includes blueprint reading, metallurgy, theory of the various types of welding, and machine setup and use. Students in Welding Technology II are able to complete additional AWS certifications and internships at local companies.

Instructor: Ronnie Perrin

A Typical Student in Welding

Enjoy hands-on work and plan to pursue a career in a technical field
Able to work independently and stay on task
Strong math skills

In the past
five years

Students completed internships with local companies and went on to full-time employment at the companies
Students earned scholarships based on certifications and competition success
Students have gone on to attend Ivy Tech, Ferris State, Lincoln Tech, Vincennes, University of Northern Ohio, and more

What You Will Learn

Work on more complex projects and AWS Certifications
Complete internships
Participate in student competitions

WLD I
WLD II

Course Information

Number of High School Credits:

Prerequisites:

None

Eligible Grade Levels:

11, 12

Location:

New Castle High School

Required Cost:

Approximately $415.00 Covers: Personal tools and equipment.

Dual College Credits: