PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Welding program prepares students for a variety of employment opportunities, primarily in construction and metalworking. Courses offer hands-on, practical training in basic and advanced welding techniques. Students learn to weld steel, stainless steel, cast iron, and pipe, as well as aluminum brazing and other welding skills needed in the workplace.

The Welding Technology program offers an associate degree option in General Technology, a diploma option, and two certificate options.

• SCHEDULING AND ENTRY OPTIONS
• DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
• RELATED DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATE(S)

DEGREE:
Associate in Applied Science
Major: General Technology
Graduation Credits Required: 67

DESCRIPTION
The associate degree program option allows students to combine fundamental General Education courses with a technical specialty and electives to form a degree program. This program assists students in acquiring the multifunctional skills needed in today’s manufacturing environment.

SCHEDULING AND ENTRY OPTIONS
Day and evening classes are available, and students may enter any term. Full-time day students usually complete requirements in five to six terms. For students taking a reduced load, a degree requires eight to ten terms. Courses taken in this curriculum are contracted between the student and the major curriculum department head using the guidelines below. General Education course requirements can be completed at any time during the program. Courses can be completed in any order subject to the completion of course prerequisites.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
General Education: 15 Semester Credit Hours

NOTE: See also “General Education Course Requirements/Substitutions”

Major Concentration Courses:
31 Semester Credit Hours

WLD 106 Gas and Arc Welding - 4 credits
WLD 108 Gas Metal Arc Welding I - 4 credits
WLD 110 Welding Safety and Health - 1 credit
WLD 113 Arc Welding II - 4 credits
WLD 132 Inert Gas Welding Ferrous - 4 credits
WLD 140 Weld Testing - 1 credit
WLD 141 Weld Quality - 2 credits
WLD 154 Pipe Fitting and Welding - 4 credits
WLD 201 Welding Metallurgy - 2 credits
WLD 208 Advanced Pipe Welding - 3 credits
WLD 235 Robotic Welding I - 2 credits

Note: Due to the needed skills in the welding trade, substitute or additional courses may be necessary upon the request and approval of the department head.

Minor Concentration Courses:
15 Semester Credit Hours

General Elective:
6 Semester Credit Hours

Also see COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

DIPLOMA:
Welding
Graduation Credit Required: 42

DESCRIPTION
Acetylene, arc, MIG and TIG welding are covered in this program. Students also will learn many processes such as fluxcored arc welding, dual-shielded welding, plasma and carbon arc cutting. Students will develop proficiency in the welding of steel, stainless steel, mechanical and manual cutting, and pipe welding.

SCHEDULING AND ENTRY OPTIONS
Day and evening classes are available, and students may enter any term. Evening students should allow at least four terms to earn their diploma. General Education course requirements can be completed at any time during the program. Courses can be completed in any order subject to the completion of course prerequisites.

REQUIREMENTS
General Education: 9 Semester Credit Hours

Required Program Courses:
33 Semester Credit Hours

EGR 110 Introduction to Computer Environment - 3 credits
EGT 103 Print Reading - 2 credits
EGT 114 Welding Print Basics - 2 credits
WLD 106 Gas and Arc Welding - 4 credits
WLD 108 Gas Metal Arc Welding I - 4 credits
WLD 110 Welding Safety and Health - 1 credit
WLD 113 Arc Welding II - 4 credits
WLD 132 Inert Gas Welding Ferrous - 4 credits
WLD 140 Weld Testing - 1 credit
WLD 141 Weld Quality - 2 credits
WLD 154 Pipe Fitting and Welding - 4 credits
WLD 201 Welding Metallurgy - 2 credits

Elective Program Courses:
0 Semester Credit Hours

General Elective:
0 Semester Credit Hours

CERTIFICATE:
MIG and TIG Welding
Graduation Credits Required: 13

DESCRIPTION
Acetylene welding, brazing and cutting, arc fillet welding in all positions, MIG fillet welding in all positions, and TIG fillet welding in all positions are taught in this certificate. All welds are to be made on carbon steel. A full-time student can complete this certificate in two semesters.

REQUIREMENTS
Required Program Courses: 13 Semester Credit Hours

WLD 106 Gas and Arc Welding - 4 credits
WLD 110 Welding Safety and Health - 1 credit
WLD 108 Gas Metal Arc Welding I - 2 credits
WLD 235 Robotic Welding - 2 credits
WLD 240 Robotic Welding and Manufacturing - 4 credits