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About the Program

One of the jobs in highest demand around the Roanoke Valley is Welding. Welders learn the skill of joining pieces of metal together through the use of tools that produce extreme heat. Whether welding in a shop that produces railroad cars, or hanging on the side of tall skyscrapers under construction and fastening metal beams, or welding underwater to strengthen bridges, welders possess a skill that bring high wages. Instruction is given in basic oxy-acetylene, S.M.A.W., G.M.A.W., F.C.A.W and G.T.A.W. welding and CNC plasma cutting. Grade Levels: 9 – 12.

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Instructor

Chris Overfelt

Chris Overfelt

coverfelt@rcps.us

Started at BCAT in 2001
Welding since 1978
Certified Welder
Certified Welding Instructor

Career Pathways

Welder

Welding Engineer

Underwater Welder

Fabricator

Shop Foreman

Welding Instructor

Welding Sales Person

Welding Shop Owner

Pipe Welder

Mechanic