Welding and Joining Diploma WAJ2

The Welding and Joining Technology diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in the welding industry. Program learning opportunities develop academic, technical, professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes welding theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Welding and Joining Technology diploma, have the qualifications of a welding and joining technician and are prepared to take qualification tests.

Minimum Test Scores:

Next Gen. ACCUPLACER

Reading: 224
Writing: 236
Arithmetic: 229

Curriculum

General Education Core (Required Minimum: 8 Semester Credit Hours)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Choose one of the following:

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:2

Occupational Courses

WELD 1000Intro to Welding Technology

4

WELD 1010Oxyfuel Cutting

4

WELD 1030Blueprint Reading-Welding Tech

4

WELD 1040Flat Shielded Metal Arc Weld

4

WELD 1050Horizontal Shld Metal Arc Weld

4

WELD 1060Vertical Shield Metal Arc Weld

4

WELD 1070Overhead Shield Metal Arc Weld

4

WELD 1090Gas Metal Arc Welding

4

WELD 1110Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

4

WELD 1120Prep-Industrial Qualification

4

Program Electives

WELD 1095Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding

3

WELD 1150Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

3

WELD 1151Fabrication Processes

3

WELD 1152Pipe Welding

4

WELD 1153Flux Cored Arc Welding

4

IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures

2

Minimum Length of Program: 3 Term(s)

Total Credit Hours: 54