Welding - River Falls
CVTC and local high schools have partnered to offer incoming juniors and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in welding the opportunity to earn high school and college credit. Dual credit academies give high school students a chance to navigate their interests and career options to develop the most successful individualized career path. Credits successfully earned through this academy may be applied to CVTC Welding programs.
Credential: Intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding (61 - 442 - 1), Career Pathway Certificate.
Course Title | Course Time | Times | Days |
442 - 310 Welding Safety & Orientation and OSHA Training | January 25 - February 2027 | 7:30 - 11:15 a.m. | M - F |
| 442 - 307 Welding Print Reading 2 credits | February - May 21, 2027 | 7:30 - 10 a.m. | T/Th |
| 442 - 362 Gas Metal Arc Welding 4 credits | February - May 21, 2027 | 7:30 - 11:15 a.m. | M/W/F |
| 442 - 380 Industrial Skills Welders 2 credits | February - May 21, 2027 | 7:30 - 11:15 a.m. | T/W/Th |
This academy is designed to provide basic skill levels for entry - level employment in the area of production welding. Students will learn welding safety, basic welding math, welding print reading, and wire feed processes. Completion of this academy will lead to CVTC one - year welding Career Pathway Certificate.
Academy Location: CVTC - River Falls South Education Center
Course Descriptions
442 - 310 Welding Safety & Orientation
Introduces welding safety and standard operating procedures on equipment commonly used in welding labs/shops and on tools received in student's toolbox. Students will be able to receive an OSHA 10 safety certificate.
442 - 307 Welding Print Reading
Drawing fundamentals related to 2 and 3 view drawings; visual projection methods; freehand sketching; weld symbols and how to apply them. Interpret weld blueprints according to industry standards.
442 - 362 Gas Metal Arc Welding
Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW, wire - feed welding, MIG). Develop skills with solid wire GMAW short - circuit transfer in various positions and joint designs.
Just the Facts
Spring 2027
9 Credit High School Academy
Registration Status
Upcoming
Academy Dates
January 25 - May 21, 2027
Days of The Week
M - F
Times
7:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Classroom Location
CVTC - River Falls South Education Center
Registration for this academy is upcoming.
Still have questions? Please contact our HS Academies Team at 715-852-1365 for more information.
Learn more about CVTC High School Academies at cvtc.edu/HSAcademies