NCCER WELDING TECHNOLOGY I

Course Name: NCCER Welding Technology I

Credit(s): 1

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: NCCER Core

Certifications earned in class: NCCER Welding Level 1

Class description: This is an elective course with emphasis on the ABC core curriculum of safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, introduction to construction drawing, rigging, communication, employability skills, and introduction to materials handling. Welding processes include shielded metal arc welding, oxygen acetylene gas welding/cutting, and gas metal arc welding. This one credit class is part of a two-year national welding certification program. All components must be passed to attain an official NCCER certification in welding.