Welding Technology Program Goals

Students who successfully complete this program should be able to:

• Develop knowledge of safe work practices in the field of welding.
• Set up welding equipment using proper polarity, amperage setting, voltage setting (if applicable), and electrode for welding process being performed.
• Properly set up and use oxyfuel cutting and welding equipment.
• Produce welds able to meet visual and physical acceptance criteria of power and process piping codes
• Demonstrate knowledge of dimensioning, piping symbols and template development.
• Successfully calculate take offs, find angles and use squares and levels for fitting and tacking.
• Layout, cut, and prepare specimens for guided bend test.