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An Industry Education Partnership

CTE Welding Technology

SCILL's CTE welding program curriculum follows SENSE, a national program taught in accordance with American Welding Society guidelines. Upon completion, students earn high school credits for graduation and can receive up to 15 hours of transferable credit from Ivy Tech Community College for the two-year program.

Additionally, participants will submit welding samples for American Welding Society (AWS) certification. The skills obtained will help springboard their career path. It will prepare them to enter the workforce or to seek advanced training opportunities to continue to perfect their technique and skills as trained welders.

Course Instruction

Participants are instructed on:

  • Blueprint Reading/Symbols
  • Welding Measurements
  • Safety
  • MIG/TIG/Stick Welding
  • Aluminum Welding
  • Stainless Welding
  • Rolled Pipe Welding
  • Oxy Acetylene Welding
  • Flat/Angle/Vertical Up & Down/Horizontal & Overhead Steel Welding
  • Brazing
  • Plasma Cutting
  • Oxy Fuel Burning

Students will also be exposed to internship opportunities with local businesses, which will help to further solidify their career path and increase their experience for employment after graduation.

AWS Certified Instruction

SCILL's CTE welding technology program instructors are AWS certified and bring a great deal of hands-on knowledge to the classroom and lab. They are highly trained in teaching and in their knowledge of welding and its various techniques.

Course Fees

SCILL's CTE welding technology program's tuition is paid by the student’s home school. Book rental and the cost of welding supplies and clothing needs are not covered and are a student's obligation.

How to Enroll

To enroll in SCILL's CTE welding technology program, contact your high school counselor, contact SCILL directly or apply online

For more information about the program or for a personal tour of our newly built, state-of-the-art welding lab, call SCILL at 574-772-8001.

SCILL Welding Lab - Door 22H
Knox High School
#1 Redskin Trail
Knox, IN 46534