Welding

Welding is a pathway in the Advanced Manufacturing career cluster. This instructional program prepares students for continued education or employment in welding occupations. The curriculum framework for this program was developed in partnership with Build Mississippi. Build Mississippi is the accredited sponsor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). This program begins with a welding industry introduction. It explores policies for local programs and student organizations such as SkillsUSA. Welding operations safe practices, skills in construction math, hand and power tool usage, and reading construction drawings are developed. The program also surveys employability skills, communication skills, materials handling, oxyfuel cutting, SMAW welding electrodes and welding equipment, and quality of welds.