Welding

Program Description

The Welding program provides the following training and experience:

• Safety practices for welding processes


• Gas, arc, shielded and non-shielded metal arc, brazing, and flame cutting


• Hand, semi-automatic and automatic welding processes


• Types and uses of electrodes and welding rods


• Properties of metals


• Blueprint reading


• Electrical principles


• Welding symbols and mechanical drawing


• Use of portable grinders and chemical baths for surface cleaning

Careers in the Welding Field

• Welder, Cutters and Welder Fitters


• Welding Machine Operators and Tenders


• Welders, Production


• Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine

Articulation Agreements

Students who meet all the requirements of the Tech Prep Program will receive credit and admission preference into these Post Secondary Programs:

• Penn College of Technology (an affiliate of Penn State)

Certifications

Students in the Welding program are eligible for:

• Pennsylvania Skills Certificate


• AWS D1.1 Certification

Clubs/Organizations