ADVANCED WELDING

ELECTIVE

ELIGIBILITY:  10, 11, 12

PREREQUISITE:  Welding

CREDIT:  1

Students will further explore careers in the Manufacturing Career Cluster. Students will refine their
skills using a cutting torch and oxyacetylene welds. They will learn how to stick weld, which is
shielded metal arc welding, and wire weld, which is known as gas metal arc welding. Students will
learn how to tig weld, which is gas tungsten arc welding, and how to weld aluminum. Students will
also learn plasma cutting techniques. Students will work with blueprints and welding symbols and
practice safety in the shop. Students will do various projects using all of the welding methods and
complete the OSHA Career Safe Program. Students are invited to participate in SkillsUSA to
demonstrate their skills and leadership. Articulation credits with SD technical schools are available.