Welding Technology
Curriculum Description
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provides the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision and welding-related self-employment.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Diploma
D50420
NC CIP: 48.0508
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2012
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
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| DFT 119 | Basic CAD | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| WLD 121 | GMAW [MIG] FCAW/Plate | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| WLD 110 | Cutting Processes | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| WLD 131 | GTAW [TIG] Plate | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| WLD 141 | Symbols & Specifications | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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| Applied Mathematics I | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Mathematical Models | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 10 | 21 | 0 | 18 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLD 115 | SMAW [Stick] Plate | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| WLD 143 | Welding Metallurgy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| WLD 145 | Thermoplastic Welding | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| WLD 151 | Fabrication I | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
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| Applied Communications I | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 9 | 20 | 0 | 16 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLD 116 | SMAW [Stick] Plate/Pipe | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| WLD 261 | Certification Practices | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: 40
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