Welding
Students develop skills in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. They also study electrical theory, navigate the National Electrical Code Book, select and install conductors, and work with panelboards, switchboards, and generators.
Application Information
Specialty program applications will be accepted November 1, 2024-February 1, 2025.
Visit the Specialty Programs Application Process website to learn more about the application process.
Who can apply?
All PWCS raising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students.
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Program Information
Transfer Program
Students participating in this program will transfer to the program location for all courses and activities.
Express bus transportation is available to accepted students living outside the program location boundaries through Specialty Program Transportation.
Welding at PSHS
Potomac Senior High School's Welding Lab teaches all the major welding techniques used in today's industry. Students will become a part of the most advanced, modern technology any lab has to offer. Students also have the opportunity to become dually-enrolled as high school and college students, partnered with Northern Virginia Community College, earning college credits while still in high school. Students have the opportunity to gain close to all the credits needed in order to become certified welders at a fraction of the cost of Northern Virginia Community College's regular tuition rate as a result of our partnership with NVCC.
Our Welding Program is AWS (American Welding Society) accredited and a SENSE Level certification (Students Excelling through National skill Standard Education) can be earned. We also participate in Skills USA local, district and national competitions. Potomac Senior High School's Welding Program is designed to train and certify students to become highly skilled individuals upon graduation. Learn how to weld for a career or a hobby. The program participates in numerous field trips that are taken throughout the year to various welding organizations such as Dominion Power Plant and ship yards. We offer a 4 year, fully transferable program; however, 9th graders are required to take Technical Drawing for their first year preparation. Grades 10, 11 and 12 start welding immediately. Students with less than 4 years left on their educational requirements can also transfer to the Program.
Please contact Professor Simon Bhagwandeen at [email protected] with questions.