Welding & Metal Fabrication – Vanguard Sentinel Career & Technology Centers

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

Enrollment Program Guide

James Baker

Program Instructor

jbaker@vsctc.org

Vanguard Tech Center

Steve Newland

Program Instructor

snewland@vsctc.org

Sentinel CTC

Career Opportunities

Entry Level (with high school diploma and career training)

Tacker
Welder Fabricator

Technical (with CTE training, associate degree, technical certification)

Robotic Technician
Inspector

Professional (with Bachelor's degree and beyond)

Welding Engineer
Project Manager