Welding
Brian Walsh, Instructor
Tech prep agreement with University of Alaska Anchorage
Trade organization agreement
1 semester. May be taken 3 times with teacher recommendation.
Grade level 11-12.
The welding program provides training in the fundamentals of welding processes used to fabricate metal. Instruction is given in the areas of oxy-fuel cutting (OFC), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), MIG and TIG welding, blueprint reading, fabrication of weldments, welding symbols, plus experience using a plasma arc cutter, grinder, drill, arc welding machines and other shop-related equipment.
Second and third semester students will be learning advanced fabrication and welding along with aluminum welding using the GTAW and GMAW processes. Student assignments will require the use of all the various welding skills learned during first semester and these advanced projects are to be completed using accepted fabrication and welding industry standards.
Safety glasses, leather boots and gloves are required. Welding helmets and cutting goggles are supplied.