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Teacher: Dale Roberts, West Campus
Students in this program learn the welding standards established by the American Welding Society using the latest equipment in a state-of-the-art lab. The student will learn to fabricate or repair metal using electrical arc welding. The student will also receive training in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding, as well as oxyacetylene cutting/welding. Emphasis is placed on the related skills of blueprint and welding symbol reading, as well as fabrication and layout procedures.
Graduates of this program can work in several areas of the welding field. Students may also pursue advanced
studies at the post-secondary level in fields such as
metallurgy, welding engineering technology, quality control and inspection.Students learn the welding standards established by the American Welding Society using the latest equipment in a state-of-the-art lab.
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BCTC Career Pathways:
- Welder Cutter
- Welder Production
- Welder Fitter
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BCTC Career Pathways
Can Lead To:
- Certified Welding Inspector
- Welding Engineer
- Welding Instructor
- Welding Technician
- Quality Control/Quality
Assurance Technician
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Industry Certifications: American Welding Society - students may test to become a certified welder.
College Advanced Credits:
Baran Institute of Technology - TBD
Pennsylvania College of Technology - Up to 12 credits
Welder Training & Testing Institute - TBD |
Program Requirements/Costs:
(approximate)
- Uniform and shoes $60
- Textbook (3rd year) $125
- Industry certification testing fees TBD
- Safety glasses $8
- Tools $145
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Program Entrance Recommendations:
- Reading at grade level
- Algebra I or Geometry
- Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Hand-eye coordination
- Mechanical aptitude
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