Area 31 Career Center
Welding
Welding
Course Title: Welding Technology I
Course Instructor: Andrew Holmes
Number of Credits: 3 each Semester
Semesters Offered: 2-Semester Program
Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and English 10
Eligible Grade Levels:11th & 12th
Dual Credits: Ivy Tech Community College – 9 Credits
Course Competencies and Requirements
- Become proficient in a variety of welding processes including SMAW(stick), GMAW(MIG), GTAW(TIG)
- Study industry standards in: safety, blueprint reading, fabrication techniques, and welding procedures
- Earn American Welding Society(AWS) welding certifications upon successful skills testing
Dual Credit Information
Dual credit offerings are subject to change at the discretion of postsecondary partners, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, The Indiana Department of Education, or the Indiana Office of Career and Technical Education.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Amount | College | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weld 100 | Welding Fundamentals | 3 Credits | Ivy Tech Community College | Year 1 |
| Weld 108 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding I | 3 Credits | Ivy Tech Community College | Year 1 |
| Weld 207 | Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding | 3 Credits | Ivy Tech Community College | Year 1 |
Academic Standards for Success
- Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
- Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.
- Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks; analyze the specific results based on explanations in the text.
- Solve problems based on understanding the properties of shapes, such as triangles and circles, and the spatial relationships between angles and lines.
- Solve abstract and practical problems by applying and adapting a variety of strategies. Monitor progress and evaluate answers in terms of questions asked.
Area 31 Eligibility Statement
Read the Eligibility statement here.
NOTE: Required prerequisites include the successful completion of Algebra I and English 10 for academic credit.