Welding
Statewide Program of Study
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.
This Program of Study is in our
Manufacturing Career Cluster
This cluster focuses on planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and manufacturing/process engineering.
Pathway Courses
Below are the classes that are taken in this pathway.
Having an asterisk * by the course name represents it being an advanced course.
Level 1
Principles of Manufacturing
Level 2
Introduction to Welding (10th only)
Level 3
Welding I (11th only)
Level 4
Practicum in Manufacturing: Welding II
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Learning beyond the walls of the classroom is extremely important to making sure you are college and career ready. See what we offer for this pathway.
Exploration Activities
Participate and
compete in
SkillsUSA
Job shadow a
machinist
Work-Based Learning Activities
Work in a local
business or
industry
apprenticeship
Join the American
Welding Society
Industry-Based Certifications
NCCER Core - Level 2
NCCER Welding Level I - Level 3
Postsecondary Opportunities
Explore what degrees that will continue your learning past high school.
Aligned Occupations
Below are potential careers that are aligned with this pathway. Review their salaries and job trends.
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
$41,350
Median Wage
6,171
Annual Openings
9%
Growth
Welding Soldering and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators and Tenders
$40,040
Median Wage
280
Annual Openings
9%
Growth