Advanced Welding and Fabrication Technology provides students with the opportunity to develop advanced skills in a variety of welding and cutting applications used in modern manufacturing and fabrication environments. Instruction includes thermal cutting; Gas Metal Arc Welding–Pulse (GMAW-P); Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW); Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW); and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
Students will also gain a technical understanding of advanced cutting operations, including Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming and the operation of CNC fabrication equipment. Emphasis is placed on precision, efficiency, and adherence to industry standards.
Additional instruction focuses on interpreting technical drawings, calculating material requirements, and following proper procedures for the completion of manufactured projects in the lab. This course prepares students for advanced manufacturing, fabrication, and welding careers and supports continued credentialing and workforce readiness.
Prerequisites for this course include the successful completion of WELD-165. Corequisites for the course include enrollment in WELD-280.
Students choosing to take the course for college credit must apply to Crowder College and enroll in the course through both Crowder College and the high school. Students are financially responsible for any course fees incurred for taking the course for college credit.