Welding
R. L. Turner High School
Business & Industry or STEM Endorsement
The Welding program of study focuses on the development and use of automatic and computer-controlled machines, tools, and robots that perform work on metal or plastic. CTE learners will learn how to modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain individual machines, and how to use hand-welding or flame-cutting equipment.
| Welding Programs of Study |
|
|---|---|
| Grade | Below is the recommended sequence of courses |
| 9th |
Introduction to Welding |
| 10th | Welding I (2 Credits) |
| 11th | Welding II (2 Credits) |
| 12th | Practicum in Manufacturing (2 credits) OR Entrepreneurship (1 credit) |
Industry Based Certifications Offered:
- NCCER Core
-
NCCER Welding, Level 1
| occupations | median wage | annual openings | % growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $41,350 | 6,171 | 9% |
| Welding Soldering and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders | $40,040 | 280 | 9% |