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Offered for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders, the Welding Program prepares students to apply technical knowledge and skills in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux-core arc welding, brazing, and torch cutting. Students learn safety practices, types and application of electrodes and welding rods, properties of metals, industrial drawing reading, principles of electricity, interpretation of welding symbols, quality control for testing welds by various methods, use of manuals and specification charts, use of portable grinders and handtools, positioning and clamping, fabricating, fixturing, and welding standards established by the American Welding Society.

Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center, in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, will not discriminate in educational programs which it operates, or in admission or enrollment procedures on the basis of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, or handicap and provides equal access to the boyscouts and other designated youth groups. The Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution. We assure that procedures and practices are followed to provide equal access to all programs. Any questions concerning the application of Title IX, compliance or complaints may be referred to the Donna Wilson, Compliance Officer, at 77 Graterford Road, Limerick, PA 19468 610-489-7272, ext. 203

Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center

Welding Technology

Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center