Welding Goes High-Class by Adding a Vocational Technology Classroom by Frank Hum As part of the renovations to the metalshop, the new welding area will add vocational technology (VoTech) functionality, with the goal of teaching classes toward getting a job in the welding industry, and how to pass various AWS (American Welding Society) welding certifications.
SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
The certifications are used as a gateway for entry-level jobs, or moving up in the welding industry. In addition to certifications, most welding jobs have a hands on/proof that you can weld and understand the theory of welding.
In addition to VoTech classes, the plans are to offer “experience” classes similar to a “Groupon” type class, for those that aren’t interested in a career but want to experience welding in a twohour class.
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The initial setup will include:
