Students in Welding Technology attend half-day 130-minute sessions for 1.5 units of credit. The 4-semester program includes safety, Oxy-fuel Welding, Cutting and Brazing, Arc Welding, Mig Welding, Flame and Plasma Cutting. Punch, Shear, and Break operations, Metallurgy, Work Ethics and practical Math and Science applications through job practice. The beginning semester students will learn safety, Gas Welding & Cutting and tool & equipment use and process.
| Program Length | Program Times | High School Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Four Semesters | AM: 7:35-10:00 PM: 12:25-2:50 | 15 Elective Credits |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| WEL 1000 Safety for Welding WEL 1001 Allied Cutting Pro | WEL 1024 Intro to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding WEL 2001 Gas Metal Arc Welding I |
Capstone completion: 2 semesters
Two Welding Mini-Certificates through EGTC
| GMAW exit | GTAW exit |
| WEL 1000 WEL 1001 WEL 2001 | WEL 1000 WEL 1001 WEL 1024 |
| Name | Title | Department | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Padilla | Teacher | Welding Technology | arthur_padilla@dpsk12.net |
Speak with your school counselor about attending part-time or contact CEC Counselor, Zachary Williams for more information.