Welding

Program Overview

The Welding Technical Diploma prepares individuals for employment in the field of welding. Instruction is provided in various processes and techniques of welding – flux-core arc welding, plasma arc welding, blueprint reading, weld symbols, and joints – while facilitating the competitiveness of graduates for entry-level technical and supervisory positions. A career and technical certificate (CTC) may be earned in the first semester and a certificate of technical studies (CTS) may be earned in the second semester; a technical diploma may be earned upon completion of all technical courses. Students also have the option to complete the Technical Studies Associate of Applied Science with a concentration in Welding.

Upon completion of the technical courses, which cover the skills designated by the American Welding Society (AWS) required for entry-level welders, students will be prepared to take the AWS Entry-Level Welder test.

To receive any credential in this program, the student must:

• Complete the program of study below.
• Earn a “C” or better in all courses that are to be used toward the credential.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate the skills needed for entry and advanced levels of employment in a welding career.
• Demonstrate various processes and techniques of welding including oxyfuel cutting, carbon arc cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux-core arc welding, gas metal arc welding, pipe and structural plate welding, and plasma arc cutting.
• Demonstrate the skills designated by the American Welding Society (AWS) and be prepared to take the AWS entry-level welding test.
• Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices, basic occupational skills, employability skills, and strong work ethics.