General Technology

General Technology - Welding

Associate in Applied Science in General Technology

Welding Career Path

64 Credit Hours

The General Technology major allows students to select course work necessary to become multi-skilled technicians. In addition to completing the college’s core curriculum, students also complete course work in at least two technical areas. The following is an example of a career path available. The secondary paths may be substituted for courses in other programs’ primary path. Interested students should talk with their advisors.

The welding career path prepares students for entry level employment in the welding career field, which includes manufacturing, construction, transportation, fabrication, inspection and sales. The program provides students with an overview of various welding processes and applications as well as knowledge in the areas of welding metallurgy, weld quality, print reading and welding safety.

Students can earn only one General Technology degree in a single career path.

General Education Core Requirements

ENG 101	English Composition I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course is a study of composition in conjunction with appropriate literary selections, with frequent theme assignments to reinforce effective writing. It also reviews standard usage and presents basic research techniques.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate placement

SPC 205	Public Speaking	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces the principles of public speaking with the application of speaking skills in varied communication situations. Emphasis is placed on content and organization in the development and delivery of oral messages.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate test scores.
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SPC 209	Interpersonal Communication	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course introduces the principles of interpersonal communication with emphasis on interpersonal theory as applied to personal and professional relationships. This course focuses on interpersonal message development and analysis in a variety of communication contexts, including self, stranger, acquaintance, business and personal.Learn More Prerequisites RWR 100 with a minimum grade of C or appropriate test scores.

REQ HUM

Select from Humanities

REQ MAT

Select from Mathematics/Natural Sciences

REQ SSC

Select from Behavioral/Social Sciences

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Primary Technical Specialty - Welding Core Competencies

IET 223	Industrial Safety	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course involves safety fundamentals and their relationship to accident prevention. The importance of safe behavior through careful training of both employees and supervisors is stressed. A survey of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is included. This course emphasizes hazard recognition and safety requirements for machining operation.Learn More

WLD 111	Arc Welding I	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the safety, equipment and skills used in the shielded metal arc welding process. Fillet welds are made to visual criteria in several positions.Learn More

WLD 118	Gas Metal Arc Welding Ferrous I	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the equipment setup and fundamental techniques for gas metal arc welding on ferrous metals. Learn More

WLD 123	Gas Metal Arc Welding Non-Ferrous II	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers the techniques used in preparation for gas metal arc welder qualification on nonferrous metals.Learn More

WLD 127	Structural Blueprints I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers the fundamentals of blueprint reading for structural welding applications including orthographic views, lines, basic dimensioning, and basic welding symbol interpretation.Learn More

WLD 132	Inert Gas Welding Ferrous	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers setup and adjustment of equipment and fundamental techniques for welding ferrous metals.Learn More

WLD 133	Inert Gas Welding Ferrous Tubing	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers the techniques used in gas tungsten arc welding of ferrous tubing.Learn More

WLD 137	Inert Gas Welding Aluminum Tubing	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers the techniques used in gas tungsten arc welding of aluminum tubing.Learn More

WLD 141	Weld Quality	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course introduces weld quality assurance.Learn More

WLD 170	Qualification Welding	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the procedures and practices used in taking welder qualification tests.Learn More

WLD 201	Welding Metallurgy	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers the weldability of metals, weld failure, and the effects of heat on chemical, physical and mechanical properties.Learn More

WLD 225	Arc Welding Pipe I	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the techniques used in shielded metal arc welding of groove welds on pipe.Learn More

WLD 228	Inert Gas Welding Pipe I	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the techniques used in gas tungsten arc welding of groove welds on ferrous pipe.Learn More

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Secondary Technical Specialty

Take a minimum of twelve additional credit hours from the following subject areas to meet the requirements for a secondary technical specialty. All secondary studies must be approved by your academic advisor.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Automotive Technology
Business Administration
Commercial Truck Driving
Electrical Line Worker
Electrician: Automation, Construction and Industrial
Engineering Design Graphics
Industrial Maintenance
Machine Tool Technology
Mechatronics
Welding Technology

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Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.