Design, Fabrication, and Welding:

Course Description

The Design, Fabrication, and Welding class will utilize a project-based approach that allows students to develop an idea, visualize a concept, and incorporate technical skills, in order to create real-life products. These technical skills include multiple welding processes, weld testing, weld inspection, and fabrication of weldments; as well as fundamentals of machining, computer-aided design (CAD), print reading and development, precision measurement, and basic numeric control (NC) operations. This program will provide the opportunity for students to gain employability skills for an industrial career field, or allow the students to pursue further education in related fields.

Certifications

  • CSWA – SOLIDWORKS Certification

  • OSHA Safety in Welding and Cutting for Construction

  • OSHA 10-Hour Safety Training

  • AWS SENSE Level 1 

Potential Careers

Course Considerations

  • Engineering

  • CNC Machining

  • Manufacturing

  • Computer Aided Design (CAD) work 

  • Robotics

  • Tool & Die

  • Machine Repair Technician

  • Structural Welder

  • Pipe Welder

  • Welding Fabrication

  • Weld Inspection

  • Welding Sales

  • Welding Engineering

  • Welding Robotics

Basic Math

  • Geometry

  • Basic Writing

  • Interpersonal Communication

  • Ability to complete tasks thoroughly

  • Feel comfortable around operating machinery

  • Fine detail oriented

  • Willingness to combine shop work with academic learning

  • Visualize 3D shapes from 2D drawings

  • Fine motor skills/physically able to use equipment

  • Problem Solving

  • Must be able to lift 30 lbs

  • Willingness to learn new technology and software

Matt Scott

CTE Instructor

Phone: 231-843-5940

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