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
Major Electives: Select 4-7 hours
Total Major Hours: 30-33
General Education Courses
Communications: Select One
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | (COM 110 or higher) | | | |
| 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 |
| | General Education Course* |
3
|
0-2
| 3-4 |
| | Major Electives* |
1-2
|
2-9
| 2-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
4
|
14
| 14-16 |
Spring Semester
| WLD 121 | GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| WLD 131 | GTAW (TIG) Plate |
2
|
6
| 4 |
| WLD 141 | Symbols and Specifications |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Electives* |
1-2
|
2-9
| 2-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
14
| 16-18 |
Summer Term
| WLD 122 | GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe |
1
|
6
| 3 |
| WLD 132 | GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe |
1
|
6
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
2
|
12
| 6 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
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 |
| | Major Electives* |
1-2
|
2-9
| 4-7 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
4-5
|
2-9
| 7-10 |
Summer Term
| WLD 132 | GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe |
1
|
6
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
1
|
6
| 3 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| BPR 111 | Print Reading |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| | General Education Course* |
3
|
0-2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
4
|
2-4
| 5-6 |
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 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36-40