Welding Technology Diploma

Program Requirements - Welding Technology

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The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry level-technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision and welding-related self-employment.

Emphasis is placed on developing the skills necessary to obtain certification in Gas Metal Arc, gas tungsten arc, and shielded metal arc welding of plate and pipe.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Welding diploma, the graduate should be able to:

• Produce acceptable welds on steel plate and pipe with proper set up and safe operation of the 3 most widely used welding processes
• Identify metals and read drawings
• Perform miscellaneous welding activities
• Practice safety in the workplace
• Demonstrate effective  communication

Note:

Up to four cooperative work experience credits may be substituted for course work with Department Chair approval.