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24WL - Welding

Program Overview

Program Description

46 credit hours

Program Level

Career Degree or Certificate

Program Code

24WL

Status

Active

Learning Outcomes

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Follow industry safety standards for welding and forming

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Identify different types of metal and the best method of welding and/or fabrication

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Demonstrate proficiency in common forms of arc welding in all positions

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Complete AWS performance qualification tests in GMAW, GTAW and SMAW

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Perform visual inspection of welds, welded assemblies and formed metal parts

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Perform basic metal forming/fabrication processes in a proficient and safe manner

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Interpret technical drawings and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

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Perform cutting operations with plasma, oxy-fuel, laser, shears and various saws.

Requisites

First Semester

14 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

CLC120^

College Success Seminar

2

WFT170

General Welding

3

WFT270

General Welding II

3

WFT113

Welding Blue Print Reading

3

MTH114

Applied Mathematics I

3


Second Semester


12 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

WFT171

Gas Welding, Brazing and Thermal Cutting

3

PMT140

Metallurgy for Metalworking

2

WFT175

Gas Metal Arc Welding

3

WFT275

Gas Metal Arc Welding II

3

Third Semester

12 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

WFT172

Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (First 8 weeks)

3

WFT272

Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (Second 8 weeks)

3

WFT178

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (First 8 weeks)

3

WFT278

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II (Second 8 weeks)

3

Fourth Semester

9 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

WFT117

Applied Welding Fabricating I

3

WFT217

Applied Welding Fabrication II

3

WFT176

Welding Certification

3

Total Hours for Certificate

46

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