Welding Technologies

A Welding student welding in a booth and another student cutting a sheet of metal with a cutting machine

Course Overview

Students develop skills in gas metal arc (MIG), gas tungsten arc (TIG), stick electrode, and flux-core welding as well as plasma/thermal cutting processes. Fourth-year math, algebra 2, and college credit are available. Related careers include, but are not limited to, pipe fitter, sheet metal worker, iron worker, millwright, and underwater welder.

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College Credit

Students who successfully complete this course may receive articulated college credit to the following schools: Baker College, Davenport University, Gogebic Community College, Grand Rapids Community College, Mid Michigan Community College, Mott Community College, Muskegon Community College, Northern Michigan University, and Washtenaw Community College.

Students who successfully complete the Welding Technologies program may receive direct college credit to Muskegon Community College.

Instructor/Technician

Instructor– Rodney Bulthouse

Instructor– Sam Wackernagel

Technician– Paul Wierenga

Credentials
  • Industry Foundations
  • Safety, Health & Environment
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding 
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Welding Inspection and Testing
  • Drawing and Welding Symbols
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
  • Thermal Cutting
  • Career Ready Practices