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 metalworking industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
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.
Note: Students may be awarded a certificate after completing credits that are needed for the following certificate programs.
Academic Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| WLD 121 | GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate | 4 |
| WLD 131 | GTAW (TIG) Plate | 4 |
| WLD 132 | GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Summer Semester
| WLD 151 | Fabrication I | 4 |
| WLD 262 | Inspection & Testing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Total Credit Hours: 39