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KEC Course Title: WELDING TECHNOLOGY 1 & 2 (13207A001/13207A002)

Class Location: BCM Industrial Park

High School Credits Available: 2 College Credits Available: 8

Dual Credit Course Info: WT116 - Fundamental Welding Processes (2)
● Dual credit through Kishwaukee College WT128 - Oxyfuel Welding / Cutting (2)
● WT122 and WT126 - even years WT122 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 (2)
● WT116 and WT128 - odd years
WT126 - Gas Metal / Flux Core Arc Weld 1 (2)

Certification(s):

Days/Sessions/Semesters: ● Classes held daily, Monday-Friday.
● Potential KEC sessions available - 1 2 3
● Semester(s) - 1 and 2

Prerequisite / Minimum Competency NA
Required:

Additional Requirements / Costs: Textbook / NA
Curriculum:

* All fees and costs are subject to change annually Equipment / $100 - Consumables
as industry costs rise, however are believed to be
accurate as of the date of document creation. Lab Fees: MIG Welding Pliers, Chipping Hammer,
Indicated fees are separate from and in addition to Wooden Handle Wire Brush
those that may be charged by your sending school.
Uniform: Leather Boots, Jeans, Welding Gloves,
Welding Helmet, Safety Glasses, Shade
5 Torch Goggles/Glasses, Welding
Fire-Retardant Safety Shirt

Miscellaneous: NA

This course is open to Juniors and Seniors and is designed to develop job entry skills or prepare for advanced
college course work leading to professional welder certification. Classroom instruction is combined with hands-on
laboratory experience. Procedures covered in this course include shop safety, oxyacetylene welding, brazing and
cutting, and all position SMAW and GMAW welding. Students in the second year program gain experience in
advanced welding practices using SMAW and GMAW Processes. Students will also explore manual and automated
plasma cutting processes and have opportunities to work on creative metal art and basic fabrication projects as
their skills progress. All students are required to purchase and wear safety glasses, appropriate clothing, and
equipment. The Instructor will present samples and store locations that supply the proper equipment on the first
day of class.

Pathway Components: (for Counselor use)

⬚ 60 hours of Work Based Learning ✅ Dual Credit ⬚ State Licensure
⬚ Career Exploration Activities ⬚ Dual Enrollment ⬚ Team Based Challenges

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