Welding
Area of Study

Welding Technology

The Welding Technology program provides students with basic and advanced welding training for each of the major welding processes (GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, OAW) on steel, stainless, and aluminum, pipe and plate, in all welding positions, as it pertains to each course.

Oxy-fuel

TOTAL CREDITS
9
CIP:
480508
BANNER:
WOWC
Certificate

Program Requirements

Total Credits 9
Course Number Course Title Credits Details
WEL100WEL1000
Safety for Welders 1

Covers the hazards of welding on health and safety, locating essential safety information from a code or other standard, and identifying and applying shop safety procedures. (1-0)

WEL106WEL1006
Blueprint Read-Welders/Fitters 4

Covers interpretation and creation of weld symbols and blueprints used in metal fabrication. (4-0)

WEL113WEL1013
Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting 2

Outlines the skills needed to set up equipment and perform cutting and gouging operations utilizing the oxyacetylene and plasma arc cutting processes. (1-2)

WEL114WEL1014
Oxyacetylene Welding 2

Teaches the skills necessary to perform safety inspections, make minor repairs, adjust operating parameters, operate oxyacetylene welding equipment, and perform oxyacetylene welding, brazing, and soldering operations. (1-2)

Degree & Certificate Options

Welding Technology

Associate of Applied Science
61 Credits

Oxy-fuel

Certificate
9 Credits

SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)

Certificate
11 Credits

GMAW

Certificate
9 Credits

FCAW

Certificate
7 Credits

GTAW

Certificate
11 Credits

Welding Fabricator

Certificate
29 Credits

Faculty

Jason Hill
Welding Faculty
970-521-6668
Applied Technology Campus
Jason Hill

Staff

Dena Kerker Brunelle
Administrative Assistant II-Applied Technology Campus
970-521-6739
Applied Technology Campus