Welding Technology - Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

Welding Technology from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Program Mission Statement The mission of the Welding Technology program is to prepare people for skilled, innovative and productive careers. Program Goals All Welding Technology students will demonstrate proficiency on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and earn National Skill Certificates; i.e. National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) and Pennsylvania Skill Certificates . All Welding Technology students will successfully transition onto a first career job and/or related post-secondary training. All Welding Technology students will be proficient in their career major and demonstrate proficiency through hands-on performance and theoretical testing. Program Description Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. Welders apply intense heat to metal pieces to join, melt and fuse them to form a permanent bond. Students in the program learn the techniques of Oxyfuel, Arc, Mig and Tig welding processes necessary for a variety of construction and repair projects such as building bridges, automobiles and other manufactured products. The Welding Technology program is nationally accredited by the American Welding Society (AWS/SENSE) and introduces students to both welding and cutting. Welders and cutters need manual dexterity, strength to lift heavy objects, measurement skills, good eyesight and hand-eye coordination. They should be able to concentrate on detailed work for long periods and be able to bend, stoop and work in awkward positions. Employment Opportunities Aerospace Industry Equipment Repair & Sales Field Welder Industrial Welder/Fabricator Oxyacetylene/Plasma Cutter Pipe Fitter ? Welder TIG/MIG/Electric Arc Welder Under Water Repair and Fabrication Weld Inspector View more details on Lancaster County Career and Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.