(Program at Bucksport High School)

Welding Technology I  (AM Session)

This is an AWS (American Welding Society) based course that will address safety concerns, as well as the value and wide spread use of metals in manufacturing. Students will use the latest welding and cutting machine technology. There are a wide variety of tools to learn and use to make the task of welding certification and project construction exciting.  Students will learn skills in technical drawing, design, AC/DC welding as well as MIG and TIG welding. They will experience the excitement of gas welding, heating, forging, brazing, cutting with oxy- acetylene torches as well as laying out designs and cutting them out with a plasma cutter. 

Upon successful completion of this course, they will be prepared to learn more advanced welding procedures or tackle more advanced certification courses in Year II.  Students will earn their 10 hour OSHA card and have the opportunity to earn as many certifications as their skills allow. Bucksport HS/HCTC will pay for each of the students first time around for each AWS weld certification.  Students work as individuals and move at their own pace, this way they can move along unhindered.  They can work on individualized projects throughout the two years in the program.

Welding Technology II  (PM Session)

Students in year two are continuing to work on the same skills as year one but at a more advanced level. These students will have access to additional certification opportunities depending on their skill attainment over the two years. 

Students will be assigned welding jackets, safety glasses, welding gloves and beanies. Students will need to provide boots, jeans, or coveralls. 

*Students will be transported to and from Bucksport High School each day. 

Credentials & Certifications:

• OSHA 10 hour General Industry

• AWS Certification

Articulation Agreements:

Universal Technical Institute

Concurrent  Enrollment:

Eastern Maine Community College

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