Welding

Program Description

Welding is an instructional program that prepares students for employment or continued education in the occupations of the welding field. The curriculum framework for this program was developed in partnership with the Mississippi Construction Education Foundation (MCEF). MCEF is the accredited sponsor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).

What should I expect in this program?

Students should expect to complete safety exams, written exams, NCCER modules, and lab work. Students have the opportunity to patriate in field trips to local welding companies.  Students will learn to operate Shielded Metal Arc Welding machines, Flux Cored/Gas Metal Arc Welding Machines, Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Oxy-Fuel Gas Cutting equipment.

Student Organization:  SkillsUSA dues- $14

Uniform: Steel toe boots. 100% cotton heavyweight long sleeve shirt. Welder’s Cap. Welding gloves and work gloves. Blue jeans or work pants. 

Industry Certification: NCCER 

State Assessment: MS-CPAS2