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Welding/Fabrication Technologies

Overview

Welding is a critical process that involves joining similar metals using a high-intensity electric arc, which melts and fuses the base metals. Often, a filler metal is melted along with the base metal to strengthen the joint, resulting in a finished product that is as strong as, or even stronger than, the original metals. Qualified welders are in high demand worldwide, with tasks ranging from heavy construction and joining pipe sections for oil and natural gas pipelines to shipbuilding and working in various industrial environments, such as power plants, refineries, chemical plants, and manufacturing facilities. The high demand for skilled welders, combined with the challenging working conditions and specialized skill requirements, often leads to above-average to excellent earnings in the field.
 

Program Highlights

  • Curriculum:
    • Techniques for heavy construction welding
    • Joining pipe sections for oil and natural gas pipelines
    • Shipbuilding and preparation for work in industrial environments (power plants, refineries, chemical plants, manufacturing facilities)
    • Structural steel welding and working as an ironworker
    • Writing technical reports related to welding projects
    • Advanced placement opportunities in Trade Apprenticeship Programs through the Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certification

Learning Experience

Students in the Welding program gain hands-on experience in various welding techniques, preparing them for a wide range of careers in the field. The curriculum covers everything from heavy construction and pipeline welding to shipbuilding and working in demanding industrial settings. The program also emphasizes technical report writing, ensuring that graduates are well-rounded professionals equipped for the challenges of the welding industry.
 

Certification

  • Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certification
  • American Welding Society (AWS) Certification

Employment opportunities available with senior year co-op and after graduation:

 

Pipe welder, pipe fitter, structural steel welder, steel fabricator, iron worker, maintenance welder, construction welder

 

Earning Potential Range:

$17/hr up to $49/hr, depending on role and experience.
 

Locations:

DELCASTLE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Instructor:

Mr. David Summerfield