Welding Technology

Altoona Area Vocational Technical School

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WELDING TECHNOLOGY

Course Description

Welding is a method of joining materials by applying heat, pressure, or both with or without filler metal, to produce a permanent fusion.   Instruction is given in the welding processes  such as MIG, TIG, robotic welding, plasma welding, electric and oxy-acetylene, as well as the cutting of metals. These five basic areas cover about 95% of the field in welding.  The other 5% is comprised of highly specialized types for which additional training is required. Blueprint reading is also an integral part of the program.

Prerequisites:  Applied Math, Science & Communications, Reading and writing skills, Adaptability skills, Linear measurement

Appropriate Occupations

Welding Operator

Welder Combination

Welder Fitter

Welding Specialist

Welding Supervisor

Welding Analyst

Job or Fabrication Shop Owner

Welding Technician

Equipment Sales

Sales Demonstrator

Inspector

Job Outlook

Welding is a field that doesn't limit you to a job you'll outgrow. In fact, the U.S. Department of Labor lists over 140 different welding occupations welding or those which use welding.

Further Education Opportunities

The following opportunities are offered at Penn State, Ohio State, Westmoreland Community College, and Penn College:

Welding Technician
Welding Engineering
Metallurgical
Research and Design