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Welder at work

Teacher: Glenn Ashley

Every industry has a need for welders. Welding can be a good job, a great hobby or a lifetime career. Because welding cuts across a broad range of industries, welders can easily relocate throughout the United States and the world! Earnings depend on the skill of the welder and the industry, but skilled welders can be among some of the highest paid tradespeople in the world. Take a look at the top 10 reasons to get fired up about a career in welding!

Employment industries include: aerospace, construction, heavy equipment, oil, automotive, shipbuilding and plumbing, to mention just a few. You might find yourself welding atop a skyscraper or performing underwater welding. 

As a beginning welder, you might find yourself welding in a power plant, railroad shop, garage, metalworking repair shop, foundry, welding shop or ornamental iron shop. Welders also work on highway and building construction, and pipeline layout.

 

Welding I (2 CCHE Academic Elective credits)

2009-2010 Syllabus

Course Description: Students will learn-at a basic to intermediate level-the following:

  • Oxyacetylene cutting: straight, bevel, hole
  • Oxyacetylene welding: 16 gauge mild steel - lap, butt, tee in all positions
  • Brazing: mild steel - lap, butt in various positions
  • Plasma arc cutting: straight, shape
  • Carbon arc cutting: demolition
  • Exothermic cutting: demolition
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick): fillet welds in all positions, groove welds bend-tested
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG): 16 gauge - lap, butt, tee in all positions
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding (self-shielded and gas-shielded): fabrication use (projects)
  • Basic fabrication skills
  • Weld print-reading
  • Identification, use, and maintenance of basic shop tools and machines

 

Welding 2 (2 CCHE Academic Elective credits)

2009-2010 Syllabus

Course Description: Students will learn—at an intermediate to advanced level—the following:

  • Oxyacetylene cutting and welding: continuation of mastery
  • Plasma arc cutting: continuation of mastery
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick): continuation of mastery (including pipe welding)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG): fillets in all positions
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding: fillets in all positions
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG): mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel – lap, butt, tee in all positions.
  • Welder maintenance and repair
  • Fabrication skills
  • Weld print-reading skills
  • Identification, use, and maintenance of shop tools and machines

 

Additional Information 

Female WelderNote: 
There will be an emphasis on group work and team learning in this course.

Projects:
Students are encouraged to complete personal welding projects.  The projects may be functional or artistic in nature. If the project requires a substantial amount of material, the student must bear that cost. 

Shop Safety: 
Students will complete a safety test with 100% accuracy before entering the shop.  Shop safety rules are enforced very strictly. Any student that does not comply with shop safety rules will be removed from the shop environment immediately!

Grading:
The district-adopted grading scale will be in effect:

  • 90%-100% = A - Superior
  • 80%-89%   = B - Above average
  • 70%-79%   = C - Average
  • 60%-69%   = D - Insufficient
  • 0%-59%     = F - Failing

Assignment Weight:

  • 20%—Daily active participation, and shopsmanship
  • 60%—Welding tests
  • 20%—Classroom activities

Make-up Work:
Late work will be accepted if it is completed in a timely manner, and as long as this policy is not abused. Students may make up time missed by special arrangement with the instructor.

State Curriculum Standards:

  • Standard I-Students engage in the transition process from school to work.
  • Standard II-Students participate in experiences that integrate academic principles, concepts and skills for personal and occupation life applications.
  • Standard III-Students develop occupational and life skills.

Certification: 
Upon successful completion of the two-year welding program, students are eligible to receive an "Entry-Level Welder" certification from the American Welding Society.  The processing cost of $15 is the student's responsibility.

 

FAQS:

What is welding?
Welding is defined as "the permanent joining of materials." The materials used in the Bollman Welding Program are: low carbon steel, cast iron, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and titanium.

What safety equipment is required for students?
Students are required to obtain the following: safety glasses, welding hood, welding jacket, steel-toed boots, welding gloves.

Are there any classes available for adults?
Not at this time. The welding classes are currently available only to the high school students of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.

Is there any bookwork in the program?
Yes, the students will spend one day a week in the classroom learning welding theory, etc.

When are the classes available?
Welding I is available 4-5 block and 7-8 block, and Welding II is available 1-2 block.

How is the intsructor?
Very knowledgeable and cool!

Is there a job-placement program at Bollman?
Yes! See our Job Training Department for more information.

Can I get a job right out of high school?
Yes! And we can help.

How much money can I expect to earn?
Jobs usually start at a minimum of $10 per hour, but the pay can increase dramatically from there.

Is a certification required in order to get a job?
No, but it may help.

What kind of certification is available for Bollman Welding students?
Upon satisfactory completion of the two-year program, students may be eligible for an Entry Level Welder Certification through the American Welding Society's SENSE program. Please note: the student will be responsible for the $15 certificate fee imposed by AWS. This fee is above and beyond the $35 shop fee required of all students for enrollment in the BTEC welding program.