The associate degree and certificate curriculum in welding
technology is designed to provide comprehensive occupational training in all
common types of welding methods as related to the needs of today’s welding
fabrication industry. The program will provide students with manipulative
skills and technical knowledge required to operate oxyacetylene, shielded
electric arc, M.I.G., T.I.G., and semiautomatic flame cutting welding
equipment. In addition, the individual will be prepared for certification as
required by employment in the welding industry. Employment opportunities
available are: welder, welder technician, inspector, maintenance welder,
production welder in manufacturing and construction industries and
shipbuilding.
| Course | Units |
| Welding 008, Oxyacetylene-Arc Welding | 3 |
| Welding 029, Advanced Arc Welding | 3 |
| Welding 039, Inert Gas Welding | 3 |
| Manufacturing Technology 011, Basic Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| Manufacturing Technology 028, Basic Metals Technology | 3 |
| 3 units from list of recommended electives | 3 |
Recommended electives: Business 170; English 061; Manufacturing Technology 053; Speech Communication 101 or 101H; Welding020.
