Program Description
Students in the Welding Technology program learn to cut and weld ferrous and non-ferrous materials using oxyfuel, plasma, arc cutting and various cutting power tools and welding machines. College bound students in this program supplement the welding curriculum with engineering and computer courses. Students will complete modules from American Welding Society specifications for qualification and certification for entry level welders. The more modules a student completes, the higher his/her placement in the Sheet Metal Workers’ Union Local #100 Apprenticeship programs or non-union jobs. Students may earn several welding certifications. Personal equipment and uniform are required.
Possible Certifications
NCCER: Core
NCCER: Level 1 Welding Assessment
Certified Welding Certifications: SMAW, GMAW, GMAW-5, FAW, GTAW, SAW, BZ
Possible College Credits
Penn College
Williamsport
Course Sequence
Foundations of Building and Construction Technology (NCCER)
Welding I
Welding II
Sample High School Schedule
| 9th Grade | 10th Grade | 11th Grade | 12th Grade | |
| 1 | Elective | Foundations of Building and Construction Technology (NCCER) | Welding I |
Welding II |
| 2 | Health/Fitness For Life Requirement | Elective | Welding I | Welding II |
| 3 | Fine Arts Requirement | Financial Literacy |
Welding I | Elective |
| 4 | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Science Requirement | Science Requirement |
| 5 | History Requirement | History Requirement | History Requirement | Elective |
| 6 | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement | English Requirement |
| 7 | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Math Requirement |
| 8 | Technology Education Requirement | Elective | Elective | Elective |
High Schools that Offer the Program
North Point High School- Students apply in 8th grade