Welding

Sparks Fly as You Forge Your Path to a Stronger Tomorrow

A student in full safety gear uses a hand held power tool that is creating a shower of sparks while sanding metal.
Turn your passion for Welding into a career. The Welding program is a rigorous, two-year, hands-on program. Students will focus on working safely and skillfully with a range of industry-standard welding tools and methods that focus on all aspects of OFC, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCAW welding. Students will discover how to read blueprints, measure for accuracy and learn the physical properties of metals while developing steady hands and a sharp eye for accuracy. The curriculum exposes students to a wide range of job skills and employability experiences to jump-start their future in the industry. 

What You Can Learn

Units of Study

  • Safety
  • Oxy Fuel Cutting (OFC)
  • Weld Symbols
  • Weld Prints
  • Power Saws
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
  • Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • Inspection
  • Code Work
  • Career Readiness
  • Plastic Welding

What You Can Earn

Available High School Academic Credits
At district request, students may earn:
  • English
Licensing/Industry-Based Certifications
Students have opportunities to earn:
  • OSHA 10 Construction
Work-Based Learning
  • School-Based Learning
  • Educational Tours
  • Guest Speakers
  • Career Fair
  • Co-op
  • Job Shadow

Where You Can Go

Career Opportunities
Minimal Requirement Beyond CTE
  • Welder
Additional Education and/or Experience
  • Inspector
  • Robotic Welding Operator/Programmer
  • Metal Fabricator
  • Construction
Postsecondary Pathways
Articulation Agreements
  • Alfred State

Intro Video

Getting Started

Meet with your school counselor to discuss how Career & Technical Education at WEMOCO can benefit your career development. Your counselor can help you begin the enrollment process.