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The Welding Technology Program

WelderWelding Technology offers individuals independent training about contemporary processes and techniques used in welding.  Welding serves industry in areas such as construction, manufacturing, and engineering.  The program offers virtually all the welding and cutting processes used in production and repair in today’s industry.  The equipment used, fundamentals of operation, and techniques recommended for all of the welding, cutting, and grinding that are commercially used are demonstrated and student applied within the lab.

Limited welding codes and specifications are introduced in producing a safe product.  The codes and specifications that are available are only guidelines for general manufacturers.  This in turn dictates the weld procedure specification required for each essential variable.  Gas pressure, tip sizes, welding speeds, amperage and voltage setting, wire feed rates, electrode sizes, and inert gas selections are just some of the training arenas that the student is introduced to for a welding technician career.  Welding technicians should be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Pipe WeldingAreas of Training

  • Orientation & Workplace Skills
  • Blueprint -- Welding Symbols
  • (SMAW) Arc Welding (Steel Plate)
  • (GTAW) Tig Welding (Steel/Alum) SS
  • Shop Math & Communication Skills
  • Oxy-Acetylene-Plasma Cutting
  • (GMAW) Mig Welding (Steel Plate)
  • (GMAW) Fluxcore-Metalcore Welding
  • On-The-Job Training (OJT or Equivalent)

Advanced Training

  • Pipe Welding
  • (SMAW), (GMAW), (GTAW)
  • Math & Communication Skills
  • On-The-Job Training (OJT or Equivalent)

Employment opportunities for men and women in welding include:

  • Welding Shops
  • Manufacturers of Metal Products
  • Piping/Structural Contractors
  • Automobile/Aircraft Manufacturers
  • Repair & Maintenance Services
  • Building/Construction Contractors

Welding Students with InstructorThe Job

Welding is a specialized technique used for joining metallic parts usually through the application of heat.  Modern fusion welding processes are an outgrowth of the need to obtain a continuous joint on steel plates.  In fusing welding, a heat source generates sufficient heat to create and maintain a molten pool of metal of the required size.  A welding technician must have the required ability and talent to perform any welding process.  Working independently, time and expertise must be responsible and well-managed.  Good interpersonal skills for interacting with a welding crew are critical.

Curriculum

Recommended Welding Technology Courses

(Secondary and Postsecondary Programs) 

            Contact        Credit

               Hrs              Hrs 

WELD-111 Welding I (OXY)............................. 90............... 3

WELD-122 Welding I (SMAW Pipe)............... 280............. 10

WELD-141 Welding II (GTAW Pipe).............. 280............. 10

WELD-231 Welding III (GMAW Pipe)...........  210............... 7

WELD-232 Welding III (GMAW Fluxcore

                      Pipe)....................................   210............... 7

WELD-242 Welding IV (Pipe Layout and

                      Blueprint Reading) ................. 230............... 9

WELD-207 On-the-Job Training (OJT or

      OJT Equivalent)......................... 0-195.... Up to 4 

To complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree, the program emphasis credit hours and the general education credit hours, which must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee, must total at least 64 credit hours.  Also see specific curriculum guide for program emphasis.  Certain general education courses are preferred for different programs.

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Students completing a technical program may desire to seek the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree.  In addition to completing a technical program, this degree also requires the completion of 18 hours in general education as outlined below.  Certain courses within this degree may or may not transfer to baccalaureate degree granting institutions. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 18 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply.

I.  Communications (6 hours)

# Written Communications I

and any ONE of the following:
# Applied Communications
# Fundamentals of Speech
# Interpersonal & Group Communications

II.  Math (3 credit hours)

# Business Mathematics

III.  Computer Science

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# Computer Information Systems
# Introduction to Software Applications or
Higher Level Computer Course

IV.  Humanities

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# Art
# Communications
# Drama
# Foreign Language
# History
# Humanities
# Journalism
# Literature
# Music
# Philosophy

V.  Business Management (3 hours)

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# Fundamentals of Business
# Principles of Management
# Psychology of Business
# Small Business Management

VI.  Approved Vocational/Technical Curriculum (46 hours)

Description of Courses

CONT-200.  Welding Applications.  Up to 4 Hours (0-196 Contact Hours).  This course provides students with hands-on practice and skill development in various welding applications to prepare the student for a career in welding.  This is a short course focused on Welding applications found in commercial and industrial settings. 

WELD-111.  Oxy Acetylene and Safety.  3 Hours (90 Contact Hours).  This course is a lab course designed to give students practical work experience in Oxy Acetylene welding. Students will receive instruction for proper set-up and operation of Oxy Acetylene cutting and welding equipment to produce quality cuts and bevels on pipe of various thicknesses. This will include techniques of Oxy/Acetylene welding carbon steel pipe and soldering and brazing of copper pipe to medical gas standards. Related safety subjects will also be covered. 

WELD-122.  Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW Pipe).  10 Hours (280 Contact Hours).  This course is a lab course designed to give students practical work experience in Shielded Metal Arc (Stick) Welding. Students will receive instruction in electrodes used, the machines, striking the arc, running continuous beads and positions used to weld in all positions on pipe. 

WELD-141.  Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).  12 Hours (325 Contact Hours).  This course is a lab course designed to give students practical work experience in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG). Students will learn to properly set up and operate TIG welding equipment to weld in all positions on pipe. 

WELD-207.  On-the-Job Training (OJT or OJT Equivalent).  Up to 4 Hours (0-195 Contact Hours).  Students demonstrating excellent attendance, attitude and mastery of core curriculum competencies may be considered for on-the-job training experience.  Through the cooperation of local businesses, students are given the opportunity to apply the skills required for their future career.  Class attendance is also required. 

WELD-231.  Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).  10 Hours (280 Contact Hours).  This course is a lab course designed to give students practical work experience in Gas Metal Arc Welding.  Students will study the various components of this welding process, will learn to properly set up and operate MIG welding equipment to weld in all positions and produce quality pipe welds. 

WELD-232.  Fluxed Cored Arc Welding (GMAW Fluxcore).  10 Hours (285 Contact Hours).  This course is a lab course designed to give students practical work experience in how to properly set up and operate MIG welding equipment to weld in all positions using pipe, as well as several different sizes, wires and types of gases. 

WELD-242.  Pipe Layout & Blueprint Reading.  1 hour (40 Contact Hours).  This course is a study of industrial production and fabrication of piping formations and processes.  Emphasis is placed on terminology, symbols, and industry standard welding processes.  Students will demonstrate the ability to interpret plans and drawings used in industry and the application of fabrication and layout skills.

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