Welding Technology
Welding Technology students will learn to design, fabricate, and repair various items made from metal. The students will learn the skills necessary to safely perform SMAW (shielded metal arc welding), GMAW (gas metal arc welding), FCAW (flux core arc welding), GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding), OFC (oxyfuel cutting), PAC (plasma arc cutting), and ACAC (air carbon arc cutting).
WELDING TECHNOLOGY- PROGRAM INFORMATION
INSTRUCTOR: MR. JAMIE FRAMPTON
Areas of Study
- Principles of Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Flux Cored Arc Welding
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
- Corrosion/Rust Protection
- Manual Oxyfuel Gas Cutting
- Mechanized Oxyfuel Gas Cutting
- Manual Plasma Arc Cutting
- Manual Air Carbon Arc Cutting
- Soldering and Brazing
Career Opportunities
- Welders
- Cutters
- Solderers
- Brazers
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COLLEGE AND CAREER OUTLOOK
Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) programs of study prepare today’s student for tomorrow’s high demand and high wage careers.
See how PA Bureau of Career and Technical Education SOAR Programs of Study taken at the High School level may transfer into participating postsecondary institutions and technical centers.
PROGRAM CERTIFICATIONS
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) provides industry-based credentials and partner industry certifications for students enrolled in career and technical education programs.
Welding Technology students can earn the following certifications:
- Pennsylvania Skills Certificate (NOCTI)
- JLG Mobile Elevating Work Platform Operator Card
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION INDUSTRY PARTNERS
SCTC's Cooperative Education Program provides students with hands-on learning opportunities through on-site work for local companies.
What is The Co-op Program?
- Bridges the classroom-to-employment gap
- Provides real-world experience
- Builds your resume
- Refines program skills
- Presents networking opportunities
Thank you to all of our Welding Technology industry partners!