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 oxy-fuel 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 American Welding Society (AWS) and will be prepared to take the AWS Entry Level Welder Test.
| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit 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 (9) | 9 | |||
| WELD 1410 | SMAW - Basic Beads | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| WELD 1411 | SMAW - Fillet Weld | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| WELD 1420 | SMAW - V-Groove Open | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| WELD 1510 | SMAW - Pipe 2G | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| WELD 1514 | SMAW - 5G Downhill | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| CTS – SMAW Structural Welder (23) | 14 | |||
| WELD 1515 | SMAW - 6G Downhill | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| WELD 1516 | SMAW - 5G Uphill | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| WELD 1517 | SMAW - 6G Uphill | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| CTS – SMAW Pipe Welder (32) | 9 | |||
| 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 (46) | 14 | |||
| 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 (53) | 7 | |||
| WELD 2312 | Basic Pipe & Structural Fabrication | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| TD – Welding (56) | 3 | |||
| Total Clock Hours | 1830 |
CIP Code: 480508
Program Type: Diploma
Program Length: 61 Semester Credit Hours
Jonathan Darbonne
3820 Senator J. Bennett Johnston Avenue
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615
(337) 421-6565
(800) 256-0483
info@sowela.edu
Mon-Thu: 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM
Friday: 7:45 AM to 12:00 PM
(337) 421-6550
SOWELA Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Officer
Candy Parker
(337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483
3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615
ADA Officer
Maegan Lewis
(337) 421-6952 or (800) 256-0483
3850 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615