Welding
PA Department of Education CIP Code
48.0508Welding Technology/Welder
Overview: The Welding Technology program provides students with training in oxy-acetylene cutting, AC/DC shielded metal arc welding, gouging, semi-automatic gas metal arc welding, flux core welding, and tungsten inert gas welding. Students start with planning and layout work, then progress to setting up and operating welding and cutting (Oxy-Fuel, and Plasma) equipment. The students learn Shielded metal arc as well as Mig solid wire, Flux core, and Tig welding in all positions. Some of the metals we weld with are Carbon Steel, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, and Cast Iron, to name a few. Emphasis is placed on safety as well as blueprint reading, properties of metal, metal identification, type and use of electrodes, welding rods, electrical principles, and welding symbols.
The use of manuals, specification charts, and understanding of the welding standards established by the American Welding Society and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers are also stressed. Training in the planning, layout, forming, joining, and fabrication of various shapes in light and heavy gauge metal and pipe is provided. Students are exposed to the use of specialized hand tools, shears, forming and shaping machines, drill presses, and metal cutting saws. Inspection and testing processes as well as procedures are also demonstrated and explained.
Nature of the Program - Welders may work alone or as part of a team of welders in a factory, building a bridge, or performing work on large objects. Welders in construction firms normally work outside and may be required to work on scaffolds, lifts, or platforms. They normally work 40+ hours a week and can work on any one of three shifts.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Safety in the workplace
- Oxy-Fuel and Plasma Arc Cutting
- Design and Fabrication
- SMAW ( Stick Welding)
- GMAW ( Mig welding with solid wire)
- FCAW ( Flux core Mig Welding)
- GTAW ( Tig Welding)
- Welding Repair
- Maintenance of Equipment
- Sandblasting
- Reading and Understanding Blueprints and Welding Symbols
Post-Secondary Options: After completing the program, students can further their education by pursuing advanced degrees or certifications in fields such as:
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Military
These advanced studies can lead to higher-level positions and specialized roles in the Welding realm.
Career Prospects: Graduates are well-prepared for various roles in industry, including:
- Millwrights
- Pipeline Welders
- Sheet Metal Workers
- Boilermakers
- Metal Sculptors
- Welding Technicians
- Combination Welder
- Welding Instructor
- Welding Analyst
- Welder Fitter
- Welding Operator
- Welding Inspector
- Welding Engineer
- Welding Sales
- Structural Steel Worker
- Specialized Welder or Foreman
Industry Certifications: Students are able to earn the following certifications in their years at the CTCLC.
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OSHA 10
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OSHA 30
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AWS D1.1 Certifications
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ASME
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API1104
Co-Op Opportunities: 4th quarter Juniors and Seniors can be placed in the workforce through our Cooperative Education program. Below are some opportunities for Welding students.
- Pleasant Mount Welding
- Lockheed Martin
- Icon (Formerly Runco), etc
For Co-Op placement, please contact Mrs. Bonnie Baker, Co-Op Coordinator at bbaker@ctclc.edu.