Manufacturing is the heart of our economy and more than 1/2 of all products produced use welding of some kind.  Students can access the Manufacturing prorgram through welding coursework at James Reese Career and Technical Center.

Possible Certifications:

AWS 1.1

AWS 9.1

NCCER - Welding

Career and Technical Student Organizations:

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Course Descriptions:

Course Name: Welding I

Course: 1

Course Number: CMN030

Offered In: 11–12

Credits: 2 Level: On Level

Prerequisites: Completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center

Description: Students will learn the skills and techniques in welding including obtaining measurements, performing welds, evaluating and inspecting welds, and compliance. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.

Course Name: Welding II (Advanced CTE Course)

Course: 2

Course Number: CMN040

Offered In: 12

Credits: 2

Level: On Level

Prerequisites: Welding I; completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center

Description: Students will advance their skills in vertical and horizontal welding along with special processes including hard facing, prepping, and painting. Students will operate arc, oxyacetylene, MIG and other advanced welders utilizing various base metals, filler metals, and flux coating. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.