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 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3

Choose one of the following:

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev	2
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3
Total Credit Hours:		2

Occupational Courses

WELD 1000	Intro to Welding Technology	4
WELD 1010	Oxyfuel Cutting	4
WELD 1030	Blueprint Reading-Welding Tech	4
WELD 1040	Flat Shielded Metal Arc Weld	4
WELD 1050	Horizontal Shld Metal Arc Weld	4
WELD 1060	Vertical Shield Metal Arc Weld	4
WELD 1070	Overhead Shield Metal Arc Weld	4
WELD 1090	Gas Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1110	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	4
WELD 1120	Prep-Industrial Qualification	4

Program Electives

WELD 1095	Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding	3
WELD 1150	Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	3
WELD 1151	Fabrication Processes	3
WELD 1152	Pipe Welding	4
WELD 1153	Flux Cored Arc Welding	4
IDFC 1007	Industrial Safety Procedures	2

Minimum Length of Program: 3 Term(s)

Total Credit Hours: 54