Welding Pathway                                        

Welder
High-Wage, High-Skill, High-Demand Careers:

» Welder
» Cutter
» Solderer & Brazer
» Industrial Engineering Technician
» Structural Iron & Steel Worker
» Fabricator


Pathway Courses


Grade 9 Pathway Course
Basic Mechanics
 


Grade 10 Pathway Course
Welding I
 


Grade 11 Pathway Course
Welding II
 


Grade 12 Pathway Course
Work Based Learning
 

Grade 9 Pathway Course: Basic Mechanics
This course provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills in welding and small engines.

Grade 10 Pathway Course: Welding I
This welding class will cover arc and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. The class will give ample time for building projects.

Grade 11 Pathway Course: Welding II
This course will cover all types of welding, such as stick welding, oxy-acetylene. “Tig,”“Mig,” and spot welding positions with both gas and arc welding. Blueprint reading, layout, and symbols are introduced.

Grade 12 Pathway Course: Work Based Learning
Work Based Learning - Application required for this class. The application can be obtained from the course instructor.

Recommended Electives:

  • Foundations of Business
  • Accounting
  • Business Communications
  • Personal Communication
  • Spanish
  • 2D Art
  • Personal Finance
  • Accounting
  • Pre-Calculus

Activities, Clubs & Organizations 

  • SkillsUSA

College & Career Readiness

Industry Certificates 

AWS (American Welding Society)
OSHA 10-hour

Apprenticeships/On-the-Job Training 

Welding Certificate

   Associate's Degree   

Welding Technology

   Bachelor's Degree   

Welding Engineering