Courses and Course Descriptions

410011 Safety and Health Regulations

1 Credit

In this one-credit course, students gain valuable information that serves as a foundation for further study in this area. Students learn the importance of government and industry regulations as well as individual responsibilities for performing activities from a safety perspective. Students identify common safety hazards found in the workplace and their role in minimizing and avoiding unsafe practices. Specific topics include flammable and combustible liquids, egress and fire protection, electrical safety, environmental control, machine guarding, tool safety, first aid, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, walking and working surfaces, and material handling and storage. 

Prerequisite:  None

Class Fee:  None

432901 NCCER Welding 1

1 Credit

This is the first of 4 required one-credit courses in the Welding Technologies Pathway.  It is designed to complete all core requirements for NCCER Core credentialing and to provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills emphasizing the use of hand tools, power tools, welding theory, and practice for use in the manufacturing and construction industry. This entry-level course is required for NCCER Welding Level I credentialing and may be taken as one of the optional technical courses with credit applied to the Industrial Maintenance Technology area.

Prerequisite:  Safety and Health Regulations

Class Fee:  None

432902 NCCER Welding 2

1 Credit

This is the second of 4 required one-credit courses in the welding Technologies pathway. Topics include: basic shielded metal arc welding, blueprint reading, weld symbols and joint identification and print reading. Emphasis is placed on fundamental knowledge-guided practice and NCCER Welding Level I requirements.

Prerequisite: NCCER Welding 1

Class Fee:  None

432903  NCCER Welding 3

1 Credit

This is the third of 4 required one-credit courses in the Welding Technologies pathway. It is designed to provide students with theory, practice, and skills development. Emphasis is placed on the application and operation of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment in the vertical, 3-F and overhead, 4-F positions leading to NCCER Welding Level I Credentialing.

Prerequisite: NCCER Welding 2

Class Fee:  None

432904 NCCER Welding 4

1 Credit

This is the fourth of 4 required one-credit courses in the Welding Technologies pathway. It is designed to provide students with additional practice, and skills development. Emphasis is placed on the application and operation of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment and mastery in the vertical, 3-F and overhead, 4-F positions leading to NCCER Welding Level I Credentialing and AWS Plate certification.

Prerequisite: NCCER Welding 3

Class Fee:  None

432910 CTE Lab in Architecture & Construction

1 Credit

This one-credit course is an extended laboratory experience to address the advancement and specialization of careers within Architecture and Construction through individualized or small group instruction. This course allows students to enhance the essential and intermediate skills learned through program courses within the career cluster and prepare for industry credentialing opportunities.

Prerequisite:  Welding Instructor approval

Class Fee:  None

430129  Senior Career Pathway Project-Architecture and Construction

1 Credit

Senior Career Pathway Project (SCPP) is a capstone course designed for career and technical education students who have completed two or more career and technical education courses.  This course allows students to utilize their secondary coursework through an experience that showcases their learning. It provides an opportunity for a student to choose an area of interest and engage in an in-depth exploration of the area while demonstrating problem-solving, decision-making, and independent-learning skills.  The SCPP contributes to an educational plan of challenging courses and practical experiences that prepares students for the workplace or for pursuing further education. 

During the SCPP the student works with his or her coordinating teacher, academic teachers, and with a product or process mentor who has expertise in the student’s field of study.  At the conclusion of the SCPP, the student presents or demonstrates knowledge gained to an audience consisting of the coordinating teacher, academic teachers, the product or process mentor, peers, and community and business representatives.

Prerequisite:  Welding Instructor approval

Class Fee:  None