Course Description

Year 1 of Welding Technology is designed for individuals who intend to make a career as a Welder, Technician, Designer, Researcher, or Engineer. Emphasis is placed on safety at all times. OSHA standards and guidelines endorsed by the American Welding Society (AWS) are used. Instructional activities emphasize properties of metals, safety issues, blueprint reading, electrical principles, welding symbols, and mechanical drawing through projects and exercises that teach students how to weld and be prepared for postsecondary and career success.

In addition to six (6) high school credits a year, students can receive IvyTech Community College dual credits as well as AWS sense core, AWS D 1.1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and AWS D 1.1 MIG, AWS Sense Entry Level Welding certifications

Year 2 information:

The Welding Technology Capstone course builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in Welding Fundamentals, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding by developing advanced welding skills in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), Pipe Welding, and Fabrication. As a capstone course, students should have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and use skills through an intensive work-based learning experience. Additionally, Co-Op and Internship opportunities will be available for students. Students who do return for a second year will have the opportunity to receive additional college credits, industry certifications, and an ITCC completion certificate in structural welding. Capstone students could also complete a work-based learning experience of 80 hours or more.

The welding technology program is open to all incoming 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.

Instructor

Dalton Bousum

Dual Credit coursework is available through Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana.  Dual Credit Courses are subject to change each year as the Department of Education and the Commission for Higher Education set new standards.