WELDING

ELECTIVE

ELIGIBILITY:  10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE:  None

CREDIT:  1

The Manufacturing Career Cluster prepares learners for careers in planning, managing and the
processing of materials into intermediate or final products. People with careers in production work
with machines, and/or make or assemble parts. Welding technology is used in many industries and is
also becoming a more popular form of art. Students will learn how to use a cutting torch and how to
weld using oxyacetylene. They will learn how to stick weld, which is shielded metal arc welding, and
practice safety in the shop. Students will do various projects using oxy-fuel and SMAW welding
methods. Students are invited to participate in SkillsUSA to demonstrate their skills and leadership.
Articulation credits with SD technical schools are available.