Welding and Metal Fabrication
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About the Welding and Metal Fabrication program:
Students in the Welding and Metal Fabrication program at Herkimer BOCES learn a variety of weld processes. In the first year, students learn oxy-acetylene welding, brazing and cutting. They also learn stick welding in all positions with all rods. Students in the second year learn TIG, MIG, advance arc welding, blueprint reading and basic fabrication. Students can also obtain an American Welding Society (AWS) and state Department of Transportation (DOT) certification.
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More about the Welding and Metal Fabrication program:
Prepare for a career in the welding field.
In the Welding and Metal Fabrication program, students learn ARC welding, TIG and MIG welding and can earn AWS and DOT welding certificates.
Herkimer BOCES works with local businesses to offer advanced placement to students who successfully complete the program with the necessary certifications.
Certifications:
Students will be able to achieve American Welding Society (AWS) and Department of Transportation (DOT) certifications, which will enable students to qualify to work on New York state roads and bridges.
First Year:
Students will learn:
Oxy-fuel welding, cutting and brazing methods.
Shielded metal arc welding, basic blueprint reading and understanding of welding symbols.
Second Year:
Students will learn: Advanced shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) aluminum and stainless steel welding.
They also learn gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and design and build projects using these processes. Students will receive their OSHA ten hour certification.
Work-Based Learning:
Students will be provided the opportunity to obtain a minimum of 54 hours of work-based learning on-site and 20 hours off-campus (pending entry level requirements).