Course Description

WELDING AND FABRICATION I GRADES: 11 - 12

1 YEAR

Prerequisite: None

This class trains students for a career in Metal Fabrication. Whether your goal is simply to fabricate ideas in your garage, build your own chopper, fabricate a race car or go on to a career in construction such as an ironworker, pipe fitter, heavy equipment operator, sheet metal worker, and auto body repair. This class will teach all types of welding and cutting used readily today such as Plasma Arc Cutting, Oxy Fuel Cutting, Stick Welding, Tig Welding, and Mig Welding. You will also possess the knowledge to set up the latest in cutting edge welding equipment for various welding processes and applications.

WELDING AND FABRICATION II GRADE: 12

1 YEAR

Prerequisite: Welding and Fabrication I, with a C grade or better. Due to the popularity and high demand for this program, there are a limited number of spots available. Students are admitted based on a professionalism rubric ranking system. This process is covered with students during Welding I.

This class will take your welding ability to the next level. Depending on your future goals, we will tailor your second year to give you the edge needed in today’s work force or college. Second year welding students find themselves doing more fabrication from blueprints and shop drawings. Most two-year dedicated well applied students come straight out of GAVC right into welding jobs in local Industry.