Welding Skills Guide

Recommended High School Level Background Courses

• Basic Math
• Industrial Arts
• Drafting
• Reading

   

* Courses available in the Academic Achievement Center or High School Completion Center

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Basic Skills in the Program and on the Job

Reading

The primary reading materials in the program are textbooks, blueprints and some specialized trade journals. Reading materials on the job are generally various blueprints. Textbooks are a supplemental part of the course: the primary focus is on demonstration videos. Students are evaluated on their performances on skills tests. Because of the technical language that is used, textbooks are generally written at the college level.

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Language

Speaking activities in the program and on the job are minimal; effective oral communication on a one-to-one basis is important. On the job, employees will communicate more effectively if they can speak and write the jargon specifically related to the field.

Writing activities, both in the program and on the job, are also minimal. The ability to fill out individual timecards is important.

Required English course: Communication Skills (COM 703)

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Math

Basic math skills are essential for success, both in the program and on the job. These skills include: measuring using fractions, decimals and basic concepts of geometry.

Required Math course: Applied Math (MAT 772)

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Learning

Both in the program and on the job, individual situations must be solved by analyzing, exploring alternatives and drawing accurate conclusions.

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Computer

Presently computer skills are not generally required. Some companies are, however, using robotics. This technological knowledge may be useful in the future.

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