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Welding & Joining Technology Diploma Program
The Welding and Joining Technology Diploma program is designed to prepare students for careers in the welding industry. Program learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Competencies achieved in the study of welding and joining meet the qualification criteria for national welding and joining code standards.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The Welding and Joining Technology Diploma Program is intended to prepare graduates for entry-level jobs as welding construction workers or pipe welders throughout the USA.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra ASSET 38 35 35 COMPASS 70 23 26 SAT 430 400 ACT 18 16 CPE 75 75 75
WELDING & JOINING TECHNOLOGY DIPLOMA CURRICULUM
The standard curriculum for the Welding & Joining Technology diploma program is designed for the quarter system. Students are accepted into the program during Fall and Spring quarters. The program generally takes 4 quarters to complete. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 75 credit hours.
| CURRICULUM OUTLINE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | 13 | |
| EMP 100 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development (OL) | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English (OL) | 5 |
| MAT 101 | General Mathematics (OL) | 5 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 59 | |
| WLD 100 | Introduction to Welding Technology | 6 |
| WLD 101 | Oxy-fuel Cutting | 4 |
| WLD 103 | Blueprint Reading I | 3 |
| WLD 104 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding I | 6 |
| WLD 105 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding II | 6 |
| WLD 106 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding III | 6 |
| WLD 107 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding IV | 6 |
| WLD 108 | Blueprint Reading II | 3 |
| WLD 109 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 6 |
| WLD 110 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLD 112 | Preparation for Industrial Qualification | 4 |
| XXX xxx | Program Electives | (5) |
| FUNDAMENTAL OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 3 | |
| SCT 100* | Introduction to Microcomputers (OL) | 3 |
* "C" or higher is required for designated courses.
(OL) designation indicates course is available online in selected quarters.
PROGRAM COSTS
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Tuition/Fees: $1,812
Books/Supplies: $1,045