Specific skills in metal fabrication are developed in the successful completion of this program. The graduate should be qualified to perform in maintenance or industrial welding.
| REQUIRED COURSES | HOURS |
| MATT 132 Pre-Technical Math | 4 |
| WELD 101 Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| Welding Elective | 4 |
| Welding Elective | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
| Welding Electives | |
|---|---|
| COURSES | HOURS |
| WELD 170 Gas Welding | 4 |
| WELD 180 Arc Welding | 4 |
| WELD 270 TIG Welding | 4 |
| WELD 280 MIG Welding | 4 |
| WELD 290 Plasma Welding & Cutting | 4 |
Enrollment in developmental classes may increase the length of time it takes to complete a certificate.
MATT 132 Pre-Technical Mathematics (Fall & Spring) --
4 hours
Review of arithmetical processes with special topics in measurement, formula usage,
solution of simple equations, applied geometry, and ratio and proportion. NOT FOR DEGREE
CREDIT. [C]
**Protective clothing, safety glasses, and gloves are required.**
WELD 101 Blueprint Reading (Mech.) (Fall & Spring) --
2 hours
Fundamentals of blueprint reading as applied to the mechanical trades. Students work with
actual drawings. This course should not be taken by students enrolled in DRAF 160. [C]
WELD 170 Gas Welding (Fall & Spring) -- 4 hours
Designed to provide an opportunity to learn skills and the fundamental knowledge in
Oxy-Acetylene welding and safety. Instruction will be given covering brazing cast iron
welding and flame cutting. Emphasis will also be given to vertical weldments and the
proper method of welding non-ferrous metals. [C]
WELD 180 Arc Welding (Fall & Spring) -- 4 hours
Electric arc welding processes are discussed. Flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead
positions will be stressed. Alloying elements and their uses in various steel will be
covered. Welding of aluminum and castings will also be covered. [C]
WELD 270 TIG Welding (Fall & Spring) -- 4 hours
All aspects of TIG welding are covered. Electrode preparation, striking the TIG arc,
length of TIG arc and breaking of the arc. The students will enhance their skills by
making vertical and overhead welds on pipe, aluminum, and stainless steel. Set up and
adjustment of equipment is stressed. [C]
WELD 280 MIG Welding (Fall & Spring) -- 4 hours
All aspects of MIG welding are covered including set up and adjustment of equipment.
Shielded gas systems and shielded gases will be discussed. Practice on the vertical and
overhead positions on mild steel, stainless and aluminum. Students should become
proficient with the MIG process. [C]
WELD 290 Plasma Arc Welding and Cutting (Fall &
Spring) -- 4 hours
The student will learn the Plasma welding and cutting techniques such as melt-in and
keyhole on stainless steel, aluminum, and other metals. The cutting method used is
"transferred arc." [C]