A QUICK INTRO
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.
WHAT YOU STUDY
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.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
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.
WHAT YOU CAN EARN
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COURSE INFORMATION
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FALL SEMESTER 1
| Prefix | No. | Title | Credit |
| ACA | 111 | College Student Success | 1 |
| DFT | 151 | CAD I | 3 |
| WLD | 110 | Cutting Processes | 2 |
| WLD | 121 | GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate | 4 |
| WLD | 141 | Symbols & Specifications | 3 |
| Totals | 13 |
SPRING SEMESTER 1
| CIS | 110 | Intro to Computers | 3 |
| WLD | 115 | SMAW (stick) Plate | 5 |
| WLD | 131 | GTAW (TIG) Plate | 4 |
| Choose one of the following: | |||
| MAT | 110 | Mathematical Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MAT | 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| Totals | 15 | ||
SUMMER SEMESTER
| HUM | 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| WLD | 261 | Certification Processes | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | |||
| PSY | 118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY | 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Totals | 8 | ||
FALL SEMESTER 2
| COM | 231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ISC | 112 | Industrial Safety | 2 |
| WLD | 116 | SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe | 4 |
| WLD | 132 | GMAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe | 3 |
| WLD | 151 | Fabrication I | 4 |
| Totals | 16 |
SPRING SEMESTER 2
| WLD | 215 | SMAW (Stick) Pipe | 4 |
| WLD | 231 | GTAW (TIG) Pipe | 3 |
| WLD | 251 | Fabrication II | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | |||
| ENG | 110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG | 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| Totals | 13 | ||
Note that ENG 110, MAT 110 and PSY 118 do not tranfer to a 4 year university.
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FALL SEMESTER 1
| Prefix | No. | Title | Credit |
| ACA | 111 | College Student Success | 1 |
| WLD | 110 | Cutting Processes | 2 |
| WLD | 121 | GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate | 4 |
| WLD | 141 | Symbols & Specifications | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | |||
| ENG | 110 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ENG | 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| Totals | 13 | ||
SPRING SEMESTER 1
| WLD | 115 | SMAW (stick) Plate | 5 |
| WLD | 131 | GTAW (TIG) Plate | 4 |
| WLD | 261 | Certification Practices | 2 |
| Choose one of the following: | |||
| MAT | 110 | Mathematical Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| MAT | 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| Totals | 14 | ||
FALL SEMESTER 2
| WLD | 116 | SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe | 4 |
| WLD | 132 | GMAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe | 3 |
| WLD | 151 | Fabrication I | 4 |
| Totals | 11 |
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FALL SEMESTER
| Prefix | No. | Title | Credit |
| WLD | 110 | Cutting Processes | 2 |
| WLD | 121 | GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate | 4 |
| WLD | 141 | Symbols & Specifications | 3 |
| Totals | 9 |
SPRING SEMESTER
| WLD | 115 | SMAW (stick) Plate | 5 |
| WLD | 131 | GTAW (TIG) Plate | 4 |
| Totals | 9 |
This certificate is also offered to high school students through the Career & College Promise initiative.
