A50420 Total credit hours: 65
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 provides 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 metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate proper and safe cutting techniques for steel, aluminum, stainless, and other metals using various technologies.
- Distinguish between ferrous and non-ferrous metals, and be able to demonstrate the correct welding practices of these metals.
- Weld various metals with arc (Stick) or inert gas-shielded (MIG/TIG) in all positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead).
- Demonstrate proper design processes for fabricating products.
Technical Standards
In addition to DCCC requirements and course objectives, there are professional standards that encompass communication, motor skills, sensory and cognitive ability and professional conduct that are essential for the competent study and practice of this program. Welding Technology Technical Standards (PDF)
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