WELDING/METAL FABRICATION

OVERVIEW

Welding/Metal Fabrication incorporates “hands-on” welding experiences with technical instruction. This program is NCCER accredited. Students who meet the requirements are placed in a school-to-apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship program is an opportunity for highly qualified students to enter a structured placement and learning experience with greater Cincinnati employers. This program initiates a continuation of learning experiences past graduation and completion of the career training certification process culminating in journeyman status for successful students. The program is approved by the Ohio Bureau of Apprenticeship.

welding table

welding saw

CTAGS

CTS001 Safety OSHA 10 Hour – 1 semester hour
Student must successfully complete the OSHA 10 course and apply and be accepted to the college within three years of graduating from a career-technical education institution.

CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS

OSHA 10 Hour Certificate
NCCER – Core
American Welding Society-Certified Welder

PROGRAM OF STUDY 

Welding Technologies
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Flux Core Arc Welding
Gas Metal Arc Welding
2 credits-English
2 credits-Math (Algebra 2 and Advanced Math)
2 credits-Science (Chemistry and Environmental Biology)
2 credits-Social Studies (American Government & Elective)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Union Apprenticeship
Pipefitter
Sheet Metal Worker
Iron Worker
Welder /Fabricator
Specialized Welding (TIG)
Assembly
Production Welder
Equipment Sales and Maintenance


TYPICAL WAGES

  • Apprenticeship $12-15/hour starting wage (when include fringe benefits $22/hour)


IS THIS YOU?

  • I have good aptitude

  • I like working with my hands

  • I pay attention to detail

  • I have a good eye for design


STUDENT ORGANIZATION

skills USA