Welding & Fabrication

  • Program Highlights:

    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.
EMCC students welding

Units of Study

  •  Basic (Year 1)

    • 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)


    Advanced (Year 2)

    • 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

     

Industry Based Exam/Certifications

    • Precision Exams: Welding Technician, Entry; Welding Technician, Intermediate; Welding Technician, Advanced

Credit

Connections

  • Career Connections

    • Entry-level Positions as a Welder/Fabricator


    College Programs

    • Welding and Applied Technology
    • Manufacturing and Engineering
    • Apprenticeship Programs via Local Unions

Items to Consider

  • Successful students:

    • Have good manual dexterity, and are able to work with multiple materials/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).