Welding

Instructor: Kenneth VanNorman

Email: vannormank@bjace.org

Welding is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to effectively perform cutting and welding applications used in the construction industry or in advanced manufacturing. Students will develop proficiency in fundamental safety practices in welding, interpreting drawings, creating computer aided drawings, identifying, and using joint designs, efficiently laying out parts for fabrication.

This program will provide the students with skills in basic Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), Flux core arc welding (FCAW), Gastungsten arc welding (GTAW), as well as quality control methods.

Industry Recognized Certifications: American Welding Society Certification (AWS) & OSHA 10 Welding I (1 Credit) (2nd Semester Grade 11) Welding II (2 Credits) Welding III (1 Credit) (1st Semester Grade 12) Welding IV (2 Credits).