Welding- Introduction

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Program Overview

In the intro class we jump right into cutting metal with fire and wielding high voltage electricity to weld it back together. With fundamental skills like print reading, metallurgy, torch and gun use, and basic electricity you will be on your way to electrifying your day!

What you'll Learn

This introductory course in welding provides students with hands-on experience in fundamental welding skills and techniques. Students will be introduced to the SMAW and GMAW welding processes; as well as oxyfuel torch cutting. They’ll also explore various career paths in the welding industry to help them assess whether welding might be a career they wish to pursue. For those interested, this course will prepare them for further study in the Advanced Welding class. Alongside technical skills, employability skills such as punctuality, consistent attendance, teamwork, and strict adherence to safety protocols are emphasized throughout the course and critical to be successful.

Career Possibilities:

USBE Welding Career List
  • Welding Technician
  • Welding Repair Technician
  • Welding Engineer
  • Welding Salesman
  • Welding Inspector
  • Welding Instructor

Additional Details:

High School Credit: CTE credit or elective credit: Up to 1 credit

Concurrent Enrollment: 3 college credits. Student is responsible to register and pay for concurrent enrollment classes at SLCC. For more information on these classes, see Appendix. 

Industry Certifications: 

Skills Certifications: Utah State Skills Certificate Tests

Recommended: Any student who enjoys working and learning in a hands-on environment. No prior welding experience required.

Required: N/A

Additional Opportunities: Students can participate in SkillsUSA.

Course Descriptions

For Concurrent Enrollment Classes see Appendix Here

WLD 1005 Entry Welding Technician:

This is an entry level course that will teach basic welding skills. This course will prepare students to apply technical knowledge and skills in the workplace and in project construction. SMAW and GMAW welding will be the main welding processes covered in this portion of the class.

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