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Welding
CIP Code: 480508
Program Type: Diploma
Program Length: 60 Semester Credit Hours

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Program Description:
The purpose of the Welding Program is to prepare individuals for employment in the field of welding. Instruction is provided in various processes and techniques of welding including oxyfuel cutting, carbon arc cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, pipe welding, plasma arc cutting, blueprint reading, weld symbols, and joints. After completion of this program, the student will have covered the skills designated by the AWS (American Welding Society) and will be prepared to take the AWS Entry Level Welder Test.
Course Number Course Description
Lec./Lab/Total Cr. Hrs
WELD 1110 Occupational Orientation & Safety
1/1/2
WELD 1120 Basic Blueprint, Metallurgy & Weld Symbols
1/1/2
WELD 1130 Welding Inspection and Testing
1/1/2
WELD 1210 Oxyfuel Systems
1/1/2
WELD 1310 Cutting Processes CAC/PAC
0/1/1
TCA – ARC Cutter Basic
WELD 1410

SMAW - Basic Beads

1/1/2
WELD 1411 SMAW - Fillet Weld
0/2/2
WELD 1514 SMAW – 5G Downhill
1/2/3
WELD 1515 SMAW – 6G Downhill
0/2/2
WELD 1420 SMAW - V-Groove Open
1/3/4
CTS – SMAW Structural Welder
WELD 1510 SMAW - Pipe 2G
1/2/3
WELD 1514 SMAW - 5G Downhill
1/2/3
WELD 1515 SMAW - 6G Downhill
0/4/4
WELD 1516 SMAW - 5G Uphill
0/4/4
WELD 1517 SMAW - 6G Uphill
0/3/3
CTS – SMAW Pipe Welder
WELD 2210 GTAW - Multi-Joint
1/2/3
WELD 2220 GTAW - Pipe 5G
1/3/4
WELD 2221 GTAW - Pipe 2G
0/3/3
WELD 2222 GTAW - Pipe 6G
0/2/2
WELD 2230 GTAW - Aluminum Multi-Joint
1/1/2
CTS – SMAW/GTAW Combination Welder
WELD 2310 GMAW - Basic Fillet Weld
1/1/2
WELD 2311 GMAW - Groove Weld
0/2/2
WELD 2110 FCAW - Basic Fillet Welds
1/1/2
WELD 2111 FCAW - Groove Welds
0/1/1
CTS – SMAW/GTAW/GMAW/FCAW Combination Welder
CPTR 1100 Computer Basics
2/0/2
WELD 2312 Basic Pipe & Structural Fabrication
1/2/3
JOBS 2450 Job Seeking Skills
2/0/2
TD–Welding  
Approved Options  
WELD 2990
Certification
2/2/4
WELD 2991 Special Projects I
0/1/1
WELD 2993 Special Projects II
0/2/2
WELD 2995 Special Projects III
0/3/3