Welding

Welding

Welders in the Houston and Gulf Coast area are in high demand where careers demand high technical skills and creative minds. The welding program of study will teach multiple types of welding, shop safety and tools used in the industry. Students will practice their skills in the welding lab and have the opportunity to construct projects to completion in the pathway. If you have a desire to see projects go from “the ground up” learning to weld and entering the industry is for you. 

Students have the opportunity to earn multiple NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) and AWS (American Welding Society) certifications in this pathway, which allow entry to the workforce upon graduation.

Program Content

  • Employability Skills
  • Workplace Regulations and Safety
  • Oxy-Fuel Cutting
  • Metal Arc Welding
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Plasma and Tungsten Arc Cutting

Certifications Available

  • AWS D1.1 Structural Steel
  • AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding

 

Career

Opportunities

  • Welder, Cutter, Solderer and Brazer
  • Welding Soldering and Brazing Machine Setter, Operator and Tender

Labor market forecast (Gulf Coast)

  • Average wage/year
    $40,040 - 41,350
  • Job openings/year
    6,451
  • 9% Job Growth by 2030
Source: Texas Workforce Commission

Program of StudyHigh School endorsement: Business and Industry

Currently offered only at Spring Woods HS

Level 1

Occupational Safety and Environmental Technology 1

Level 2

Welding I

Level 3

Welding II

Level 4

Practicum in Manufacturing