The Welding Academy gives you the chance to explore a career in the welding field while earning college credit before you graduate from high school!
This academy begins to prepare you for entry into the industry as beginning production, maintenance, or job shop welders. You are trained using the latest techniques in the fabrication of materials by welding processes.
Welding is one of the most high-demanded skills in the Cedar Valley area as Iowa has a large number of manufacturers. Many graduates of Hawkeye’s Welding program earn starting wages of $13–17 per hour depending on their skill level.
Career Opportunities
Your career opportunities may include, but are not limited to:
- Brazer
- Cutter
- Solderer
- Welder
Program Costs
- Your school district pays for your courses and provides the textbooks.
- You are responsible for transportation costs to the course location.
- You are responsible for any field trips and activities out of the classroom.
Who can participate?
- Any 9th–12th grade student who meets the requirements.
- Students who are able to travel to the course locations.
What can you do after you graduate from high school?
If you complete the Welding Academy, you will receive up to 11 credits (approximately a $1,600 value) toward your college degree!
You can continue your education at Hawkeye in programs such as the Welding program.
Where are the courses located?
Welding Academy courses are located at Hawkeye's on Hawkeye’s Main Campus and the Independence Center.
Course locations may vary; contact your guidance counselor for availability.
Welding Academy Courses
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| MAT-764 |
Math for Welders
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This course introduces the basic mathematics principles that are using in the welding and metal fabrication field. Topics include: whole numbers, common fraction, decimal fractions, measurement, percentages and the metric system. This course includes hands on measuring activities.
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| WEL-228 |
Introduction to Welding, Safety, and Health of Welders: SENSE1
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Provides students with orientation to the welding profession and will cover the basics of safety and health within the welding profession. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1, Module 1 and Module 2 – Key Indicators 1-6.
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| WEL-244 |
Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer: SENSE1
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Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding Short-Circuiting Transfer. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel, in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for its successful completion. This course aligns with SENSE Level 1 Module 5: Gas Metal Arc Welding Key Indicators 1-7. Also aligns to SENSE Level 3, Drawing and Welding Symbol Interpretation, Key Indicator 3.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C- in WEL-228.
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| WEL-344 |
GMAW Developmental I
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This lab course will be a continuance of Gas Metal Arc Welding methods. Students will perform within compliance of American Welding Society codes, standards and regulations.
Co-requisite(s): WEL-244.
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