La k e sh o r e Hi g h S choo l s

T e c h n i c a l A c a d e m y

A partnership with Berrien RESA and Southwestern Michigan College

Welding and Cutting

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*Berrien Springs *Bridgman *Buchanan *Eau Claire *Lakeshore *Mich. Lutheran *New Buffalo *St. Joseph

Vocational Welding 1 This course covers the application of gas metal arc welding (MIG) short circuit and spray processes in all positions and the application of the shielded metal arc welding in different joints and all positions is also taught, including the use of a variety of filler metals. Instruction and practice in methods to communicate technical ideas through the use of blueprints are emphasized in this course. Students will develop skill in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings. Instruments are used to make orthographic drawings that accurately describe shape and size, including sketching multi -view, sectional views, auxiliary views and pictorial illustrations. The course is part of the Lakeshore Technical Academy and may count for up to 10 SMC college credits or 3 LMC credits.
Semester 1 Period 1 Biology or Biology cpts. Semester 2 Biology or Biology cpts. Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2

Chemistry or Chemistry or LTA (speech) LTA Chemistry cpts. Chemistry cpts. Spee 102 (Computers)

LTA Automotive LTA Automotive

LTA Automotive LTA Automotive

Elective

Isys 110

Lakeshore High School Sample 4 Year Plan

Period 2

World History World History U.S. History & Geography & Geography & Geography Algebra 1 or Geometry Algebra 1 or Geometry

U.S. History & Geography

Economics

Civics

Period 3

Algebra 2, Algebra 2, Algebra 2, Pre Geometry, or Geometry, or Calculus, or Geometry cpts. Geometry cpts. Algebra 2A American Literature American Literature Contemporary Lit/ Writing

LTA Algebra 2, LTA Pre Calculus, or Algebra 2B or Algebra 2A Elective

Contemporary Lit/ Writing

Period 4

Freshman English

Freshman English

LTA LTA Senior English Senior English

Period 5

Health & P.E.

Health & P.E.

Career Exploration

Career Exploration

LTA Welding LTA Welding

LTA Welding

LTA Welding

VPAA Science Elective VPAA Science Elective

VPAA Science Elective VPAA Science Elective

Elective Math Elective Elective Math Elective

Elective Math Elective Elective Math Elective

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Period 6

World Language

World Language

World Language

World Language

LTA Welding LTA Welding

LTA Welding

LTA Welding

Vocational Welding 2

This course is a survey of the hands on application of the oxy/acetylene and plasma cutting processes along with thermal cutting; the shielded metal arc, gas metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding processes. This course covers the application of the gas tungsten arc welding for all positions in different joints and includes

Southwestern Michigan College/Lakeshore Technical Academy 1+1 Curriculum Alignment

Semester 1 SMC Course Number SMC Course Name LTA Course Equivalent College Credits Gas Metal Arc Welding WELD 161 1 GMAW 1 2 Gas Metal Arc Welding WELD 165 2 GMAW 2 2 INTE 140 Blueprint Reading Blueprint Reading 2 Fundamentals of SPEE 102 Public Speaking Speech 3 Semester 2 SMC Course Number SMC Course Name LTA Course Equivalent College Credits Shielded Metal Arc WELD 163 Welding 1 SMAW 1 2 Shielded Metal Arc WELD 167 Welding 2 SMAW 2 2 YEAR 2 Semester 1 SMC Course Number SMC Course Name LTA Course Equivalent College Credits Gas Tungsten Arc WELD 162 Welding 1 GTAW 1 2 Gas Tungsten Arc WELD 166 Welding 2 GTAW 2 2 ENGL 103 Freshman English 2 Senior English 3 MATH 105 Intermediate Algebra Algebra 2 4 Semester 2 SMC Course Number SMC Course Name LTA Course Equivalent College Credits WELD 265 Thermal Cutting Thermal Cutting 2 WELD 159 Basic Welding Basic Welding 2 ENGL 104 Freshman English 3 Senior English 3 Total College Credits in High School: 28
Students are required to maintain an 80%, in each college class and pass the final exam with an 85%.

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 I come to school for this class.

Sebastian Allee

An integral and innovative component of the Lakeshore welding program is that students receive instruction in under water welding. By partnering with local business (Seabrex Marine, Under Water Construction Corporation, and Wolfs Marine) the students are provided the opportunity to become PADI open water dive certified. Once certified, the students are able to further develop their underwater welding skills by working with industry professionals in a two story practice dive tank. Currently Lakeshore High School is the only school in Michigan to offer such training. It is one of the Lakeshore Technical Academys missions to place students in high skill, high wage and high demand positions. This program is further strengthened in our local community by partnering with post-secondary education institutions.
Its a once in a lifetime experience!
Tyler Schroeder Mr. A. Carr (Instructor) 269.428.1402 Ext, 2153 acarr@lakeshoreps.org Mrs. L. VonKoenig (Cte Director) 269.428.1402 Ext, 2050 lvonkoenig@lakeshoreps.org Mrs. M. Grashuis (Counselor) 269.428.1402 Ext, 2091 mgrashuis@lakeshoreps.org
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You learn way more than just welding This class makes you a better person.
Lauren Oles

I finally figured out what I want to do in life. Weld!

Randy Ruppel