Welding

The Welding Technical Diploma prepares individuals for employment in the field of welding. Instruction is provided in various processes and techniques of welding - flux-core arc welding, plasma arc welding, blueprint reading, weld symbols, and joints - while facilitating the competitiveness of graduates for entry-level technical and supervisory positions. A career and technical certificate (CTC) may be earned in the first semester and a certificate of technical studies (CTS) may be earned in the second semester; a technical diploma may be earned upon completion of all technical courses. Students also have the option to complete the Technical Studies Associate of Applied Science with a concentration in Welding.

Upon completion of the technical courses, which cover the skills designated by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) required for entry level welders, students will have covered NCCER Welding Levels 1-4.

To receive any credential in this program, the student must:

• Complete the program of study below.
• Earn a “C” or better in all courses that are to be used toward the credential.

Program Outcomes. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the skills needed for entry and advanced levels of employment in a welding career.
2. Demonstrate various processes and techniques of welding including oxyfuel cutting, carbon arc cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux-core arc welding, gas metal arc welding, pipe and structural plate welding, and plasma arc cutting.
3. Demonstrate the skills in the NCCER Standardized Curricula to complete NCCER core curriculum and Welding Levels 1-4.
4. Demonstrate safe and efficient work practices, basic occupational skills, employability skills, and strong work ethics.