Welding & Manufacturing

The first year welding curriculum is designed to introduce students to the metal shop environment. Students will be allowed to progress in this class at their individual pace. Students are not expected to come to this class with any background or experience. Specific units of instruction will include, but not be limited to: shop safety, oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, wire feed welding, oxy-acetylene cutting, plasma cutting, metal shaping, and cold steel skill projects, and FFA. There are several required skills that all students must complete as the required competencies of the class. As skills are completed the students will select projects to design and construct that utilize the skills developed as a part of the first year curriculum. This class is articulated with BBCC for 2-6 college level credits if the student is a Junior or Senior, maintains a grade of “B” or better, and completes the BBCC Welding competencies.

The second year welding curriculum is designed to build on the skills that were developed in the first year program. Students will develop advanced level skills in oxyacetylene welding, arc welding, wire feed welding, oxyacetylene cutting, plasma cutting and plasma cam project work, and students will receive an introduction to the process of TIG welding. Shop safety and FFA are also specific units of instruction in this class. This class is designed to include several required competency skills that all students must complete. Due to the fact that their skill level is higher it is very likely that most students will be allowed about half of the year for project construction time. This class is articulated with BBCC for 2-6 college level credits if the student is a Junior or Senior, maintains a grade of “B” or better, and completes the BBCC Welding competencies.

This class is for students that are seriously considering a career in Welding/Manufacturing and/or Agriculture. The course will teach practical application of Algebra I as it applies to welding.

Earn a CTE credit by working! Worksite Learning provides students the opportunity to learn in the workplace, while applying skills and knowledge obtained in a qualifying CTE class. Worksite Learning occurs at a qualified worksite outside the classroom in fulfillment of a student’s career and educational plan. There is no class to attend. Students are responsible for securing their own employment at a qualified worksite. By application only.