Welding I provides the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in metal technology systems. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to this system and apply them to personal career development. This course supports integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, and expectations and the development of workplace skills prepare students for future success.

Units

1. Safety in Welding and Fabrication
2. Tool I.D. and Tool Functions
3. Welding joints, Symbols, Welds, Codes and Blueprints
4. Oxyfuel Cutting Equipment, Setup and Operation
5. Plasma Cutting: Setup and Operation
6. Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Equipment, Setup, Operation
7. Gas Metal Arc Welding: Equipment, Setup, and Operation
8. Flux Core Welding: Equipment, Setup, and Operation
9. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Equipment, Setup, and Operation