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Students in the Academy will choose to study one of the critical areas of Construction Technology, including Carpentry, Plumbing and Pipefitting, HVAC/R, Electrical or Welding. Our dedicated staff in the Academy of Construction Technology are experienced professionals in the construction field. In addition, GCIT has formed partnerships with labor unions and businesses in this area who lend expert guidance and offer employment opportunities to our students. Senior students may have the opportunity to participate in Structured Learning Experiences where School to Work is an option.
GCIT students have the opportunity to successfully compete in local, state, and national Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) competitions. In fact, our students have earned many gold medals in the annual state SkillsUSA competition.
The Academy of Construction Technology has an Advisory Committee also made up of experts in the construction field. These experienced professionals keep the construction programs abreast of industry trends so that students learn 21st century skills and are ready for the workforce upon graduation.
WELDING SPECIALIZATION
Freshman specializing in welding will be introduced to basic principles and oxy-fuel safety. Students will learn the basic concepts of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process, including machine set-up, electrode classifications, and fillet welds in the flat and horizontal positions. Students will learn how to assemble an oxy-fuel cutting station and learn how to cut a mild steel plate safely and properly.
As students progress to become an entry-level welder, they will be able to accomplish common work assignments, interpret drawing and welding symbols, set up shielded metal arc welding operations, set up and perform manual oxy-fuel gas cutting operations, remove metal using the air carbon arc cutting process, and visually examine all personal welding and cutting assignments for unfavorable weld and cut edge surfaces. Students will be expected to have a prerequisite amount of knowledge, attitude, skills and habits required to perform procedures that involve routine, predictable, repetitive, proceduralized tasks involving motor skills and limited theoretical knowledge, while working under close supervision.
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