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One or two years, 3 hours per day
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Course Information:
This class is designed to develop skills in stick, MIG, and TIG welding. Students will also use plasma arc cutters, band/cutoff saws, and oxy fuel cutting.
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Dual Credit Offered*: (Learn more about Dual Credit, including Enrollment information.)
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Ivy Tech (1st year, up to 9 credits)
• WELD 100 Welding Processes
• WELD 108​ Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• WELD 207 Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding** - 3-hr students, only
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Ivy Tech (2nd year, up to 6 credits)
• WELD 207 Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding** - Offsite transfer students, only
• WELD 208 Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG)**
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*Courses are subject to change. See instructor for most updated list.
**Courses vary by location.
Certifications Available: (Learn more about Certifications)
*American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder
*AWS SENSE: Entry Level Welder
*see Graduation Pathways Eligible Industry Certifications
Job Opportunities:
Welding • Shops • Manufacturing Plants
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Get Involved:
Join our Career-Technical Student Organization - SkillsUSA!
Become an American Welding Society member
Learn leadership skills, compete in events, earn scholarships, and much more!
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$$$ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
Check out the IN CTE Career Guide​​​​ and see the in-demand occupations in Indiana!
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Related Courses at JEL:
• Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing • Building Facilities & Maintenance
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I am the welding teacher at JELCC. I have been welding for 22 years. I have welded everything from fuel nozzles for massive generators to training facilities, and targets for the military. When working with students I enjoy seeing that light turn on when they make a great weld. Outside of school, I enjoy coaching softball, be outdoors, and spending time with my wife and kids.