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Welding Technology

Curriculum Description

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.

Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provides the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision and welding-related self-employment.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Diploma

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POS Approved: Fall 2009

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
DFT 119 Basic CAD 1 2 0 2
MAT 101 Applied Mathematics I 2 2 0 3
WLD 121 GMAW [MIG] FCAW/Plate 2 6 0 4
WLD 110 Cutting Processes 1 3 0 2
WLD 131 GTAW [TIG] Plate 2 6 0 4
WLD 141 Symbols & Specifications 2 2 0 3
  Total: 10 21 0 18

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ENG 101 Applied Communications I 3 0 0 3
MEC 111 Machine Processes I 1 4 0 3
WLD 115 SMAW [Stick] Plate 2 9 0 5
WLD 143 Welding Metallurgy 1 2 0 2
WLD 145 Thermoplastic Welding 1 3 0 2
  Total: 8 18 0 15

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
WLD 116 SMAW [Stick] Plate/Pipe 1 9 0 4
WLD 261 Certification Practices 1 3 0 2
  Total: 2 12 0 6

Total Credit Hours: 39

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