Welding Technology

Program Description
To prepare welders for entry-level employment in a wide range of industrial and manufacturing firms. Courses in basic welding, Arc welding, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), (Tungsten Inert Gas), and Pipe welding or Welding Layout help to create a well-rounded welder. AWS welding certification opportunities make the graduate more marketable in business and industry. Safety is emphasized in all aspects of the welding program.

Admission Requirements
High School (or GED Equivalency) Diploma

Course No.
Course Title
LEC
LAB
SWE
SCH
1st Year -- 1st Semester
ENGL 1013 Basic English

3

0

0

3

MATH 1013 Elementary Algebra

3

0

0

3

WELD 1116 Basic Welding

4

4

0

6

WELD 1216 Arc Welding

4

4

0

6

 

14

8

0

18

1st Year -- 2nd Semester
WELD 1316 Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding

4

4

0

6

WELD 1416 Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding

4

4

0

6

WELD 1516 Pipe Welding or WELD 1616: Welding Layout & Fabrication

4

4

0

6

 

12

12

0

18

COMPLETION AWARD: Technical Certificate
36

NOTE: Acceptable ASSET, ACT or TABE scores may waive the English and math course requirements for one-year technical certificate programs.

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