CTE Pathways: Manufacturing & Product Development

With our Manufacturing and Product Development pathways, students receive hands-on training while working with the same machines they’ll use as professionals. These courses provide opportunities to earn college credit and industry certifications, getting our students ahead of the curve.

Welding & Materials Joining Pathway

Careers in welding are in demand. With our Welding and Materials Joining pathway, students can begin the training they need to succeed in the field early on with the same equipment used by industry professionals. The course prepares students for welding jobs right out of high school or to continue their education at schools like partner Cerritos College.

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Courses

YEAR 1: Welding and Materials Joining I
Course Description

The course prepares students for welding jobs right out of high school or to continue their education at schools like partner Cerritos College.

YEAR 2: Welding and Materials Joining Capstone
Course Description
As an introductory course, Intermediate Welding and Materials Joining teaches students the technical and practical applications of metal cutting, welding processes and weld testing. The course covers a history of welding, safety procedures and the different welding types. Students will complete projects and explore careers available to them in the industry.

Outcomes

Students who complete this pathway receive the following certificate: IVES Forklift Standard Forklift Narrow Aisle Reach Truck/Order Picker Powered Pallet Truck/Jack

For More Information

Contact:

Carlos Cervantes
ccervantes@dusd.net

Bryan Mazariegos
bmazariegos@dusd.net

Learn More: CTE Pathways at Columbus

Each CTE Pathway is industry-focused and usually consists of 2-3 courses. The last course in the pathway is the capstone. When students complete a course they may receive college credit or receive an industry certificate. Click on each industry below to see details about the courses and outcomes.

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