Welding Technology Diploma (D50420)
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provide the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry level technicians in welding and metal working industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Select two of the following:
Total Major Hours: 30-33
General Education Courses
Communications:
Select One
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
General Education:
Select One
Total General Education Hours: 6-7
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36-40
Suggested Sequence of Courses- Day Sequence
Fall Semester
| BPR 111 | Print Reading |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| WLD 110 | Cutting Processes |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| WLD 115 | SMAW (Stick) Plate |
2
|
9
| 5 |
| WLD 121 | GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| | General Education Course |
3
|
0-2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
9
|
20-22
| 16-17 |
General Education Course: See: "Course and Hour Requirements"
Spring Semester
| WLD 122 | GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe |
1
|
6
| 3 |
| WLD 131 | GTAW (TIG) Plate |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| | Communications Course |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Communications Course: See: "Course and Hour Requirements"
Select two of the following:
| DFT 119 | Basic CAD |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| WLD 111 | Oxy-Fuel Welding |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| WLD 117 | Industrial SMAW |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| WLD 215 | SMAW (Stick) Pipe |
1
|
9
| 4 |
| WOL 110 | Basic Construction Skills |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8-9
|
17-25
| 14-17 |
Summer Term
| WLD 132 | GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe |
1
|
6
| 3 |
| WLD 141 | Symbols and Specifications |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
3
|
8
| 6 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36-40
Suggested Sequence of Courses - Night Sequence
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| WLD 110 | Cutting Processes |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| WLD 115 | SMAW (Stick) Plate |
2
|
9
| 5 |
| WLD 121 | GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5
|
18
| 11 |
Spring Semester
| | Communications Course |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Communications Course: See: "Course and Hour Requirements"
Select two of the following:
| DFT 119 | Basic CAD |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| WLD 111 | Oxy-Fuel Welding |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| WLD 117 | Industrial SMAW |
1
|
4
| 3 |
| WLD 215 | SMAW (Stick) Pipe |
1
|
9
| 4 |
| WOL 110 | Basic Construction Skills |
2
|
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5-6
|
5-13
| 7-10 |
Summer Term
| WLD 132 | GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe |
1
|
6
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
1
|
6
| 3 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| BPR 111 | Print Reading |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| | General Education Course |
3
|
0-2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
4
|
4
| 5-6 |
General Education Course: See: "Course and Hour Requirements"
Spring Semester
| WLD 122 | GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe |
1
|
6
| 3 |
| WLD 131 | GTAW (TIG) Plate |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
3
|
12
| 7 |
Summer Term
| WLD 141 | Symbols and Specifications |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
2
|
2
| 3 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36-40