One or two years, 3 hours per day

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Course Information:

This class is designed to develop skills in stick, MIG, and TIG welding. Students will also use plasma arc cutters,  band/cutoff saws, and oxy fuel cutting.

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Dual Credit Offered*: (Learn more about Dual Credit, including Enrollment information.)

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Ivy Tech (1st year, up to 9 credits)

• WELD 100 Welding Processes

• WELD 108​  Shielded Metal Arc Welding

• WELD 207 Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding

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Ivy Tech (2nd year, up to 3 credits)

•  WELD 208 Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG)** 

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*Courses are subject to change. See instructor for most updated list.

**Courses vary by location.

 

Certifications Available:  (Learn more about Certifications)

*American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder

*AWS SENSE: Entry Level Welder

*see Graduation Pathways Eligible Industry Certifications

Job Opportunities:

Welding • Shops • Manufacturing Plants

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Get Involved:

Join our Career-Technical Student Organization - SkillsUSA!

Become an American Welding Society member

Learn leadership skills, compete in events, earn scholarships, and much more! 

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$$$ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Check out the IN CTE Career Guide​​​​ and see the in-demand occupations in Indiana!

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Related Courses at JEL:

 • Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing  • Building Facilities & Maintenance

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