Welding & Fabrication

A program task list is an instructional tool to measure the technical competency of a student. During your enrollment in the Welding and Fabrication program, you will be taught and assessed on the following tasks:

 

100- Occupational Orientation And Safety
200- Principles Of Welding
300- Welding, Drawing, And Weld Symbol Interpretation
400- Visual Examination, Inspection, And Testing
500- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Smaw)
600- Gas Metal Arc Welding (Gmaw)
700- Flux Cored Arc Welding (Fcaw)
800- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Gtaw)
900- Manual Oxyfuel Gas Cutting (Ofc)
1000- Mechanized Oxyfuel Gas Cutting (Ofc)
1100- Manual Plasma Arc Cutting (Pac)
1200- Manual Air Carbon Arc Cutting (Cac-A)

All basic tools and equipment are supplied within this program throughout your North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC).

·        Safety glasses

·        Safety side shields for prescription glasses

·        Hearing protection

·        Respirators (disposable)

·        Replacement welding gloves are available for purchase at NMTCC

Welder PPE is a personal choice, therefore the size, type, and cost of equipment purchased can vary significantly. NMTCC students receive a student discount with Airgas of Hatfield. A student price sheet is available upon request. All student equipment must be inspected and approved by instructional staff prior to entering the shop.

Students will need to purchase the following PPE for Welding:

·        Welding Helmet

·        Welding Jacket

·        Welding gloves (Stick, Mig, and Tig)

·        Skull Cap

·        Chipping Hammer

·        Wire-brush

·        Soapstone & soapstone holder

 

From the beginning of the school year, all students will be required to wear a uniform, comparable to one worn in the trade.

Uniform/Clothing Requirements:

·        NMTCC Welding T-Shirt  (https://www.djbspecialties.com/stores/nmtccstore/Welding__Fabrication.htm)

·        NMTCC Welding sweatshirt

·        Dickies style work pants

·        Steel toe workboots

Program Fees:

·        Activity fee - $35 (schoolwide)

·        AWS membership fee- $15

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/ or posted safety and MSDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have been trained on and authorized by the instructional staff.

Potential Safety Hazards:

• Liquid and gas chemicals including flammable gas, accelerants, and noble (inert) gasses.
• Burns, cuts, noise exposure

• Manual dexterity
• Heavy lifting/carrying
• Strong eye/hand coordination
• Physical stamina/strength
• Pushing/pulling
• Standing for hours in one position
• The use of pacemakers, wearing contact lenses, and students who experience seizures due to bright lights are strictly prohibited in the welding lab.
• Ability to lift up to and including 50 lbs.

Students in the Welding and Fabrication program have the opportunity to earn the following industry certifications:

NOCTI - Welding

Miller OpenBook

OSHA 10-hour General Industry Course

AWS Welder certification(s) (SMAW/GMAW/FCAW/GTAW)

SP/2 Welder Safety Training

 

 

 

Cooperative Education allows students to be employed during the school day while gaining meaningful instruction in a technical area, applying classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, and developing life-long career skills. Students may be allowed to go to work for a number of days determined by their teacher and the cooperative education coordinator.  

Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors level course of their CTE program. The Honors course is for 12th-grade students who have demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in their program and who aspire to an advanced level of learning. Students in the Honors course will be exposed to individualized industry-related advanced work, rigorous study of CTE subject matter with embedded academic content, and practical application of knowledge and skills to work-based situations. Students must meet the required prerequisites and submit a completed Academic Teacher Recommendation form during their 11th-grade year to be considered for the Honors level course.
Prerequisites:
100% of POS Tasks
GPA of >90% in CTE program
GPA of >80% in academic courses
Recommendation Form completed by academic teacher

Specific Industry Certification:

·        Minimum of two  AWS Welder Certifications
·        OSHA 10-hour Course
·        SP/2 Welder Safety Training

Potential Welding Career Opportunities:

Gas-Metal Arc Welder (MIG), Pipe Welder, Gas-Tungsten Arc Welder (TIG), Steamfitter, Boiler Maker, Millwright, Combination Welder, Iron Worker, Sheet Metal Mechanic

Potential Welding Career Opportunities with Post-Secondary Education:

Welding Engineer, Metallurgist, Welding Inspector, Welding Technician, Welding Sales, Business Owner, Mechanical Engineer, Welding Instructor, Diver/Welder

Pathways to College:

• PDE SOAR Agreements
  Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
  Pennsylvania College of Technology
  Delaware County Community College
• 1:1 Articulation Agreements
  Northampton Community College
  Johnson College
  St. Francis University
  Thaddeus Stevens

Class of 2023 graduation plans:
Post-secondary education in a related field - 10%
Employment related to the field of study - 60%
Post-secondary education in an unrelated field - 10%
Employment unrelated to the field of study - 20%