Welding
The Welding Technology curriculum combines not only advanced welding skills but related technical courses designed to prepare students for employment as welders, welder-fitters, specialist welders, or ultimately, welding supervisors, analysts, inspectors, and welding technicians. The American Welding Society standards are stressed.
Institutional Course Guides
The following links are for the Institutional Course Guides (official course descriptions) for each of the required courses. They explain the objectives and methods of each of the courses.
WLD141 Gas and Beginning Arc Welding
WLD142 Advanced Arc Welding
WLD243 Gas Metal Arc Welding
WLD244 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
WLD245 Advanced Welding Techniques I
WLD246 Advanced Welding Techniques II
Degree and Certificate Plan
Academic Plan
- 2023-2024 Welding Technology AAS Degree Academic Plan - Day
- 2023-2024 Welding Technology AAS Degree Academic Plan - Night
- 2023-2024 Welding Technology Certificate Academic Plan - Day
- 2023-2024 Welding Technology Certificate Academic Plan - Night
Career Information
Welding Technology Career Information
Contact the Employment Services Office for assistance with:
- Developing a resume or cover letter
- Completing on-line employment applications
- Job interviewing techniques
- Job search strategies
- Network development
- Providing job leads
Required Supplies
| Safety Glasses | Vise grips 2pr Model: 11R |
| #1 Victor welding tip 1-W-1 | Flint striker |
| Tip cleaners | Welding gloves (Heavy) |
| Chipping hammer | Welding gloves (Light weight Tig) |
| Ear plugs | Welding jacket (Light weight green) |
| Welding magnets | Leather cape and sleeves |
| Wire brush | Steel toed leather work boots |
| Cutting goggles w/ #5 lens | Tape measure |
| Welding hood w/#10 lens | 6' stick ruler |
| Soapstone round or flat | Welding pliers (Welpers) |
| Combination Square | Padlock for locker |
