Metal Fabrication and Emerging Technologies

Students learn about a variety of metal fabrication and welding practices in the metal construction industry. Students practice welding procedures in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and OxyAcetylene (OAW). Precision layout and cutting operations also will be performed with power equipment, oxyacetylene cutting and plasma arc. Students will be introduced to precision agricultural management, including (but not limited to) GPS, remote sensing and laser technology. The application of metal fabrication techniques workplace readiness skills and leadership will be emphasized. See Guidelines for Placement of Students in Honors/AP/Dual Enrolled Classes.