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.
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| Course No. | Course Title | Lecture | Lab | Total Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELD 1115 | Occupational Orientation & Safety | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| WELD 1125 | Blueprints & Welding Inspection/td> | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| WELD 1215 | Allied Cutting Processes | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| WELD 1415 | SMAW – Basic Beads & Fillet Welds | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 15 | ||||
| CTC – Welders Helper (15) | ||||
| WELD 1425 | SMAW – V Groove 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| WELD 1430 | SMAW – V Groove 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| WELD 1505 | SMAW Pipe | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | ||||
| CTS – SMAW Pipe Welder (27) | ||||
| WELD 2115 | GMAW/FCAW Basic Fillet Welds | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| WELD 2125 | GMAW/FCAW Groove Welds | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| WELD 2215 | GTAW-V Groove 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| WELD 2225 | GTAW-V Groove 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| WELD 2300 | GTAW Pipe | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 18 | ||||
| TD – Welding (45) | ||||
| Total Clock Hours | 1155 |
CIP Code: 480508
Program Type: Diploma
Program Length: 61 Semester Credit Hours
