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- Welding and Fabrication
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Welding & Fabrication

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Program Highlights:
In this two-year NYSED-Approved CTE Program, welding students learn the technology and art of joining metal by various methods, including Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW). Students also learn gas and electric arc cutting, blueprint reading, electrode selection, joint design, and metallurgy. Students complete test plates to increase skill and accuracy. Students apply welding and cutting skills to fabrication of metal objects and work on customer projects, fabricating, repairing parts/equipment, and performing maintenance.
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Units of Study—Basic (Year 1)
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- Safety
- Introduction to Welding
- Oxy-fuel Cutting
- Hand Tools and their Safe Use
- Power Tools/Equipment and their Safe Use
- Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Blueprint Reading
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding (OAW)
- Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC)
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Units of Study—Advanced (Year 2)
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- Review Shop Safety
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)
- Welding Metallurgy
- Blueprint Reading
- Layout Techniques
- Fabrication Techniques
- Customer Work
- Carbon Arc Cutting
- Work Experience
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Career Connections
- Entry-level Positions as a Welder/Fabricator
- Entry-level Positions as a Welder/Fabricator
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College Programs
- Welding and Applied Technology
- Manufacturing and Engineering
- Apprenticeship Programs via Local Unions
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High School Credit
- 3.5 CTE a.m./3.0 CTE p.m. (max)
Includes:- 1.0 English 12 (Advanced)
- 1.0 Science (Advanced)
- 3.5 CTE a.m./3.0 CTE p.m. (max)
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College—Articulation
- Alfred State College
- Pennsylvania College of Technology (credit by evaluation)
- Universal Technical Institute
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Items to Consider
Successful students:
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- Have good manual dexterity, and are able to work with multiple materials and tools at one time.
- Follow all safety procedures and practice safe work habits at all times.
- Arrive to class prepared wearing sturdy leather work boots, jeans with no holes, and a long sleeve shirt.
- Will be required to purchase a Welding Kit from our welding supplier at school ($90).
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