WELDING

Welding is comprised of three main ingredients:  an electrical power source, some form of shielding, and a filler material. Welding classes at Swofford cover the principles of welding, cutting, and basic procedures for safety in using welding equipment.  Students receive training in blueprint reading, the meaning of lines, views, dimensions, and structural shapes. Welding symbols and assembly drawings used in fabrication work are also included in the training. Creativity and artistry are also fostered and encouraged.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

  • Fabricator

  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

  • Retail Sales

  • Welder

  • Welder/Fitter

  • Welding Foreman

  • Welding Engineer

CURRICULUM

Welding I

Grades: 10-12 / Approximate Fees: $17 Note: Students must also furnish their own welding hoods and gloves.
Prerequisite:  Grade of 70 or above in Algebra 1; 70 or above average in Foundations/Intermediate Algebra
In this course students learn to Gas Metal Arc weld (MIG) and cut using the oxyfuel process (OAW).  MIG welding is using a continuous consumable wire electrode in the welding process.  Students will be able to apply MIG welds with the semiautomatic machine, a process is used in the fabrication industry.  Oxyacetylene welding (OAW) process is used in general maintenance, auto body shops, and repairing small parts where other welding processes would be too expensive.  OAW is designed to prepare students to employ the oxyacetylene process to join commercial metals and alloys.  Instruction also includes using the oxyacetylene flame for cutting metal, case hardening, annealing, and in any practical situation that involves joining metal parts.

Welding II - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Grades: 10-12 / Approximate Fees: $17 Note: Students must also furnish their own welding hoods and gloves.
Prerequisite: After taking Welding 1, it is not necessary for levels 2 and 3 to be taken in sequential order; however, a student must have an 80 or above in order to advance to the next course chosen (or Director approval).

In the SMAW course, the student will be able to identify the different steels and metals, along with their respective properties.  Emphasis is placed upon procedures to use in order to avoid or minimize difficulties in performing a successful weld on alloy steels and non-ferrous metals.

Welding III - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)

Grades: 10-12 *Students are allowed to take Welding III before Welding II* Approximate Fees: $17 Note: Students must also furnish their own welding hoods and gloves.
Prerequisite: After taking Welding 1, it is not necessary for levels 2 and 3 to be taken in sequential order; however, a student must have an 80 or above in order to advance to the next course chosen (or Director approval).

Students will be able to weld metals by heating them between a non-consumable tungsten electrode in all four positions: flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead.  Students learn to work with three types of metals including carbon, stainless steel, and aluminum.  This is used in industry for precision welding.

 

TITLE IX STATEMENT – Swofford does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, handicap, religion or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972. Title IX and Section 504 coordinators may be reached through: District One office (121 Wheeler St., Campobello, SC 29322 – Phone 864-472-2846. Title IX - Dr. Crystal McSwain, Section 504 – Dr. Trish Beason); or District Two office (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – Phone 864-578-0128. Title IX – Carlos Brooks, Section 504 - Fran Metta). DECLARACIÓN DEL TÍTULO IX – H. B. Swofford no se discrimina basado en sexo, raza, edad, color, credo, discapacidad, religión, o status de veterano en proveer oportunidades educativas o oportunidades de empleo y beneficios de acuerdo con Título IX Título 4 de Las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972 y Sección 504 de la Ley de la Rehabilitación de 1973. Se puede comunicarse con los Coordinadores del Título IX y Sección 504 por: Oficina Central Administrativa del Primer Distrito: (121 Wheeler St., P. O. Box 218, Campobello, SC 29322 – teléfono 864-472-2846. Título IX – Dr. Crystal McSwain, Sección 504 – Dr. Trish Beason); o Oficina del Segundo Distrito (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – teléfono 864-578-0128. Título IX – Sección 504 – Dr. Fran Metta)