• Up to 3 occupational or elective credits 

• 1 art credit 

• 1 tech math credit 

• .5 tech science credit 

• 2 BBCC credits for first aid, CPR, AED, OSHA 10, Forklift, Lift, and up to 15 Tech

 Prep welding credits through BBCC

Did you know that much of the world is held together by welds (bridges, heavy  equipment, machines, buildings)? Do you like working in a shop setting, using  tools and machines? You will learn valuable welding techniques including:  oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal and  flux cored (MIG) arc welding, and gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding. In addition to  welding skills you will also learn assembly, tooling, fabrication, math and  problem solving, CAD based design technology and water jet cutting  technology in this class. Numerous job possibilities include sheet metal, iron  working, pipe fitting, boiler making and working in manufacturing and welding  shops. Certification opportunities include: OSHA 10, Forklift and lift  certification. Tech Prep credits are available through Big Bend Community  College.