WA12 NCCER Welding and Joining Technician, Diploma

Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses

Program Entrance Term:	Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program:	3 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:	41

Program Description

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

Admission Requirements

Submit completed application and application fee
Be at least 16 years of age
Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
Meet assessment requirements

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Contact Us

Chris Patterson, Program Coordinator

Email: Chris.Patterson@sctech.edu

Phone: (706) 646-6873

Program Courses

First Term

COFC 1080	Construction Trades Core	4
WELD 1015	Shielded Metal Arc Welding I	4
WELD 1025	Shielded Metal Arc Welding II	3

Choose one of the following course clusters

WELD 1005/1035 Cluster

WELD 1005	Welding and Cutting Fundamentals	3
	AND
WELD 1035	Gas Metal and Flux-Cored Arc Welding	4

WELD 1007/1037 Cluster

WELD 1007	Welding Technology Fundamentals	3
	AND
WELD 1037	GMAW and FCAW Welding	4

Second Term

WELD 1045	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I	3
WELD 1085	SMAW Stainless Steel Groove Welds	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3

Third Term

WELD 1125	GMAW and GTAW Aluminum Plate Welds	3
	Specific Occupational Elective (3-4)
	Specific Occupational Elective (3-4)

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3

Specific Occupational Electives:

WELD 1055	Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Welds	3
WELD 1065	GMAW and FCAW Pipe Welds	4
WELD 1075	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe Welding	4
WELD 1151	Fabrication Processes	3