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Manufacturing - Welding

Welding

Do you get a kick out of watching sparks fly on the Fourth of July? Do you enjoy hands-on projects at school, then welding is a perfect career choice to explore. It is one of the fastest growing careers in America and offers a high paying salary. In CHISD we offer welding classes and certifications. Spark your future in the manufacturing pathway.

Principles of Manufacturing 

Grade: 9–12/Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None 

In Principles of Manufacturing, students are introduced to knowledge and skills used in the proper application of principles of manufacturing. The study of manufacturing technology allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities. Students will gain an understanding of what employers require to gain and maintain employment in manufacturing careers. 

Introduction to Welding 

Grade: 9–12/Credit: 1 
Prerequisite: None 

Introduction to Welding will introduce welding technology with an emphasis on basic welding laboratory principles and operating procedures. Students will be introduced to the three basic welding processes. Topics include: industrial safety and health practices, hand tool and power machine use, measurement, laboratory operating procedures, welding power sources, welding career potentials, and introduction to welding codes and standards. Introduction to Welding will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in welding industries. This course supports integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, and expectations and the development of workplace skills will prepare students for future success. 

Welding l 

Grade: 10–12/Credits: 2 
Prerequisite: None 

Welding I provides the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in metal technology systems. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to this system and apply them to personal career development. This course supports integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, and expectations and the development of workplace skills prepare students for future success. 

Welding ll 

Grade: 11–12/Credit: 2 
Prerequisites: Welding l 

Welding II builds on the knowledge and skills developed in Welding I. Students will develop advanced welding concepts and skills as related to personal and career development. Students will integrate academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will have opportunities to reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems.