Welding

Program Description:

The Welding program provides students the opportunity to learn processes, techniques, and proper weld positions utilized in commercial construction and other fabrication industries.  Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on welding projects, students learn various welding positions, safety protocols, and the use of welding equipment.  Students earn 16 or more credits toward completion of the Structural Welding certificate at Houston Community College.  Business partners who hire welders put them through a weld test first; we prepare students to be the best welders they can be.

11th Graders: (Be sure to apply to HCC as well)

Teachers will review requirements at the beginning of the year.

BJCC Welding clothing requirements are:

1.Leather steel-toe work boots.
2. 100% Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt with no holes (Example: Wrangler welding shirt, does not have to be FR).
3. 100% Cotton/Denim Pants (jeans with no holes or frays) Instead of a shirt and pants students may utilize a 100% cotton or FR overalls.

Welding Class OPTIONAL purchase (not required). We supply everything except shirts, pants, and boots.

1. Welder cap (HIGHLY recommended to keep hair from getting pulled by the different headgear worn and keeps spatter off scalps). Sparks and spatter will burn through hair to the skin)
2. Welding hood (not Harbor Freight)
3. Safety glasses
4. Welding gloves
5. Ear plugs

Industry Certification(s):

16 credits towards a Structural Welding certificate at HCC

Courses:

9th grade - Introduction to Welding DCH

10th grade - Introduction to Welding DCH

11th grade - Principles of Manufacturing DCH (Fall), Introduction to Welding DCH (Spring)

12th grade:

Practicum of Manufacturing DCH A and B

All Students in this Pathway are Required to Apply to HCC on the "Academics and Programs" page.