Students in this course are dually enrolled and have the opportunity to earn college credit from Kalamazoo Valley Community College in addition to high school credit. Students must follow all requirements of a dual-enrolled program. Students learn to weld with the most advanced welding processes used today. Content includes the basic safe operation of the ox-fuel welding, cutting and brazing systems. Students also receive training in the basic electric arc welding processes, SMAW (arc), GMAW (mig), and equipment setup, selection and operation. Blueprint reading for welders, welding symbols and basic welder's trade math are included to prepare the student for employment in the welding trade.