Welding Technology Diploma

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Welding Technology program of study prepares students to enter the workforce as welder fabricators, repair welders, or welding contractors. Students apply advanced welding techniques related to metallurgy, fabrication, fitting, estimating, and repair. Students learn about different career options and welding certifications to better prepare them for the workforce. Graduates of this program are awarded a diploma.

Students must complete the curriculum described below:

Recommended Course Sequence

First Semester

WEL 103 - Oxy-Acetylene Welding & Brazing 1.0 Credit(s)
WEL 149 - Fundamentals of Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3.0 Credit(s)
WEL 208 - Introduction to Fabrication 2.0 Credit(s)
WEL 233 - Print Reading and Welding Symbol Interpretations 3.0 Credit(s)
WEL 256 - Gas Metal Arc Welding 4.5 Credit(s)
MAT 743 - Technical Math 3.0 Credit(s) ¹

Semester Total: 16.5 Credits

Second Semester

MFG 190 - Metallurgy 2.0 Credit(s)
WEL 192 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4.0 Credit(s)
WEL 240 - Welding Fabrication/ Certification 3.0 Credit(s)
WEL 303 - Pipe Welding/SMAW 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 12.0 Credits

Total Semester Hours Required: 28.5

Notes:

¹May substitute for MAT 102 or higher