- Utica Community Schools
- CTE
- Welding
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What you will learn:
High school students will learn the skills and knowledge needed to work as welders in various industries. Students will learn how to use different types of welding equipment, such as arc welders, gas welders, and plasma cutters. They will also learn how to read blueprints, follow safety procedures, and inspect the quality of their welds. By the end of the program, students will be able to perform basic and advanced welding techniques on various materials.
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Academic Credit:
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VPAA - Visual, Performing & Applied Arts Requirement
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SMR - Senior Math Related
Ability to earn Industry Credentials based on student performance:
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AWS D1.1 Performance Qualification Record GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding)
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AWS D1.1 Performance Qualification Record FCAW (flux-cored arc welding)
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AWS D1.1 Performance Qualification Record SMAW (shielded metal arc welding)
Articulation with Colleges and Universities:
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Michigan Statewide Postsecondary Credit Agreements
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Baker College
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Northern Michigan University
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Washtenaw Community College
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Macomb Community College
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CTE Welding I
Stevenson High School Only
This course is designed to provide students with technical skills in the areas of welding and cutting. This course is intended to develop safe, competent, welders according to the accepted standards of the industry. This program teaches the basic techniques required to perform ARC and MIG welding in all positions. Gas cutting, manual and automatic, is included. Students will also develop the basic skills in blueprint reading, welding symbols and fabrication.
Academic Credit: VPAA and SMR
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CTE Welding II
Stevenson High School Only PREREQUISITE: CTE Welding I
This course is designed to enhance the technical skills that are demanded in the welding industry. Students electing this class will advance their knowledge of welding codes, blueprint reading, welding symbols, and testing of welds (both destructive and non-destructive). Students will also become familiar with machine maintenance procedures. This program will teach the advanced techniques required to perform ARC, GAS, TIG, and MIG welding in all positions. Students will be required to design and fabricate a product of their choice to gain fabrication training.
Academic Credit: VPAA, SMR, and Completer
STW Fabrication Intern
PREREQUISITE: School to Work Coordinator approval, and completed or co-enrolled in CTE Welding II
This course offers students the opportunity to spend a portion of their school day working at a welding related training site in the community. This employment experience is related to the career goals of the student and is supervised by a school-to-work coordinator. The student will develop workplace skills and leadership traits in their chosen area of specialty. Evaluation of job performance and assessment of coursework is the responsibility of the STW Coordinator with input from the training site supervisor. This program adheres to all federal and state labor laws.
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Listed below are potential careers at different experience/educational levels. Students and parents are encouraged to use their Xello account to find out more about careers in this pathway. The career is also linked to O*NET Online, which is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, employment and training administration.
