The Welding Instructor provides hands-on and classroom instruction for non-credit workforce training programs in welding. The instructor prepares students for employment and industry-recognized credentials by teaching welding fundamentals, safety, equipment operation, welding processes, blueprint and welding symbol interpretation, and industry best practices. Courses may include NCCER curriculum and preparation for industry certifications and may be delivered in classroom and welding lab settings, including evening or weekend schedules.

• Deliver instruction in accordance with approved course outlines, learning objectives, and applicable NCCER curriculum requirements.
• Teach welding safety, equipment setup and operation, welding terminology, welding symbols, joint design, base metals, and related trade concepts.
• Provide hands-on instruction in applicable welding processes, including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW, based on course curriculum and available equipment.
• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, lab exercises, and hands-on learning activities.
• Demonstrate safe and proper use of welding machines, cutting equipment, hand and power tools, personal protective equipment, and related materials.
• Evaluate student progress through written assessments, projects, performance profiles, and hands-on skills demonstrations.
• Administer and document NCCER knowledge and performance assessments when appropriately credentialed and assigned to do so.
• Maintain attendance, student records, assessment documentation, and other required program and NCCER records.
• Ensure that the welding lab remains safe, organized, and appropriate for instruction.
• Reinforce OSHA requirements, shop safety procedures, and safe work practices throughout instruction.
• Support student success by promoting workforce readiness, employability skills, quality workmanship, and industry expectations.
• Communicate regularly with CPS staff regarding course progress, student performance, equipment needs, and safety concerns.
• Maintain current knowledge of welding technology, industry practices, safety standards, and workforce trends.
• Participate in required NCCER instructor certification, training, meetings, professional development, and program quality-assurance activities.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of full-time professional welding, fabrication, or closely related industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience with the welding processes, tools, equipment, materials, and safety practices relevant to the courses being taught.
• Ability to read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings.
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain prior to instruction.

In Addition, Candidates Must Possess One or More of the Following:

• Completion of a registered welding or related apprenticeship;
• Journeyworker status in welding, ironworking, pipefitting, or a related trade;
• Associate degree, technical diploma, or recognized postsecondary credential in welding or a related field;
• Current or previous industry-recognized welding certification, such as an AWS Certified Welder credential; or
• Equivalent combination of documented education, training, credentials, and substantial occupational experience acceptable to the College.

NCCER Requirements

For courses delivered as part of Brookdale's NCCER-accredited training programs, instructors must meet applicable NCCER instructor qualification requirements and successfully complete any required NCCER instructor certification or training. Instructors must maintain required credentials and comply with NCCER policies related to curriculum delivery, testing, performance evaluation, documentation, and program quality assurance.