Welding Technology

The variety of jobs available to welding technicians is increasing due to the number of new inventions and technical advances using a wide variety of metal alloys and non-metallic materials that can be joined through the welding process. Students in this program will develop knowledge of metal properties and the different welding techniques used to join metals.

In this program, students will learn to:
*Use various welding processes, including oxyacetylene welding, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc and other sophisticated welding processes
*Perform welding in all positions, with fillet and groove welds
*Plan, design and fabricate welded projects

Admissions Requirements:
Students must complete the admissions requirements listed under "Admissions Information."


Certificate of Completion - 2008				Lec	Lab	Cont	Credit
Semester 1
	DFTG	1325	Blueprint Reading & Sketching An introduction to reading and interpreting working drawings for fabrication processes and associated trades. Use of sketching techniques to create pictorial and multiple-view drawings.	2	4	96	3
	PSYT	1313	Frame works for Learning: Psychology of Personal Adjustment A first year college success course that concentrates on the development of personal, social, educational, and career/work adjustment knowledge and skills. A focus of the course will be on the knowledge and application of critical thinking and learning strategies integrated with computer literacy components to produce an electronic portfolio. Students will become familiar with basic computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, e-mail, and utilization of the internet.	2	2	64	3
	WLDG	1323	Welding Safety, Tools, & Equipment An introduction to welding careers and safety practice, including welding safety; OSHA and the Hazardous Communication Act; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); basic mathematics; measuring systems; shop operations; use and care of precision measuring tools; and the use and care of hand and power tools. Instruction on various types of welding equipment and processes, basic welding gases, fluxes, rods, electrodes, symbols, and blueprints.	3	0	48	3
	WLDG	1421	Introduction to Welding Fundamentals † An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxy-fuel welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy.	2	6	128	4
	Total Hours			9	12	336	13
Semester 2
	POFT	1301	Business English Introduction to a practical application of basic language usage skills with emphasis on fundamentals of writing and editing for business.	2	3	80	3
	WLDG	1317	Introduction to Layout & Fabrication A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction.	2	4	96	3
	WLDG	1430	Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.	2	6	128	4
	WLDG	1457	Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all test positions.	2	6	128	4
	Total Hours			8	19	432	14
Semester 3
	WLDG	1312	Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) An overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. Practice in performing T-joints, lap joints, and butt joints using self-shielding and dual-shield electrodes.	2	4	96	3
	WLDG	1434	Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) An introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), setup/use of GTAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions on joint designs.	2	6	128	4
	WLDG	1435	Introduction to Pipe Welding An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 1G and 2G using various electrodes.	2	6	128	4
	WLDG	2443	Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) ° ** Advanced topics based on accepted welding codes. Training provided with various electrodes in shielded metal arc welding processes with open V-groove joints in all positions.	2	6	128	4
	Total Hours			8	22	480	15

Grand Totals				25	53	1248	42

Notes
° Capstone course †High School articulated course ** WLDG 2480 Co-op may be taken in place of the capstone course.