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Welding & Metal Fabrication

Students will learn basic welding and metal cutting procedures, develop the foundation and fundamentals of metal forming, learn and apply the basics of metal fabrication, use technical knowledge of related welding and fabrication processes, develop workplace character education and work ethics and develop proficiency in blueprint interpretation.

Course Topics

  • Cutting with OFC, OFC-M, PAC, CAC-A, & PAC TABLE
  • Cutting with OFC, OFC-M, PAC, CAC-A, & PAC TABLE
  • Use of Roll Former, Break Press, Ironworking, and Other Trade Common Machinery
  • Blueprint Interpretation, Welding Symbol Interpretation
  • Use of Hand Tools Common to the Trade
  • Fitting Assemblies to the Print
  • Technical Knowledge of Processes

Industry Recognized Credentials

  • AWS Level 1
  • OSHA 10-Hour
  • First Aid/CPR
  • NCCER Core and Level 1

Instructors/Aides

James Baker

Welding and Metal Fabrication Instructor

jbaker@vsctc.org

Vanguard Tech Center

Marcus Kreais

Welding and Metal Fabrication Instructor

mkreais@vsctc.org

Vanguard Tech Center

Steve Newland

Welding and Metal Fabrication Instructor

snewland@vsctc.org

Sentinel

Jacob Webb

Welding and Metal Fabrication Instructor

jwebb@vsctc.org

Sentinel

Career Opportunities

Entry Level

  • Tacker
  • Welder Fabricator

Technical

  • Robotic Technician
  • Inspector

Professional

  • Welding Engineer
  • Project Manager