Non-Structural Welding, Cutting, and Joining

Non-Structural Welding, Cutting, and Joining is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills regarding automotive cutting and welding processes including resistance type spot welding and metal inert gas (MIG) welding. Standards focus on ensuring that students can perform automotive cutting and welding procedures safely. This course incorporates personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, respiratory and eye protection, tools and power equipment, ventilation, and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations. Content standards are written to meet Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation requirements, which also specify task lists, program hours, and safety standards. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and access opportunities for personal and professional growth. Students in the Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster affiliate with SkillsUSA.