Provides students the opportunity to . . .
• develop layout skills
• develop fabrication skills on light fittings used in ventilation, heating, air conditioning systems and industrial systems.
• learn bending-rolling and forming metal using sheens, brakes, presses, and rollers.
Career Opportunities . . .
Layout workers
Metal fabrication siding and spouting installer
Sheet metal assembler
Sheet metal installer/mechanic
Sheet metal production workers
Welder
Welder mig
Free-lance welder
Course Topics . . .
• Safety
• Sheet metal layout and fabrication
• Radial line development
• Triangulation
• Parallel line development
• Gas welding
• Shielded arc welding
• Tig welding
• Mig welding
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Students enrolling in the Sheet Metal / Welding Program should . . .
• have good eye/hand coordination
• be able to work in confined spaces performing multiple tasks in changing working conditions
• be physically fit along with mentally fit
• have one year of geometry
• have one year of algebra
• have a reading Lexile measure of 1220 or better
Partnership Programs
Credit on entering a welding program at SMCC or NMCC.
Graduation Credits . . .
High school credits awarded for successful completion of the program.
One year program for Juniors and Seniors
– 3 blocks / alternating days
- 36 weeks – 3 credits
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