Welding Technology
Curriculum Description
Welding Technology
Career Cluster: Manufacturing
Pathway: Production
Program Major Welding Technology
Pathway 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 metalworking industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
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.
Program Major Description N/A
The following represents one way in which the diploma can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success. (CTE-Y D50420P1)
Diploma
D50420 REVISED
NC CIP: 48.0508
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2014
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFT 119 | Basic CAD | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| WLD 110 | Cutting Processes NEW VERSION 2014 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| WLD 121 | GMAW [MIG] FCAW/Plate NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 4 | 11 | 0 | 8 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| WLD 131 | GTAW [TIG] Plate NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| WLD 141 | Symbols & Specifications NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 6 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLD 132 | GTAW [TIG] Plate/Pipe | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| WLD 143 | Welding Metallurgy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total: | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLD 115 | SMAW [Stick] Plate NEW VERSION 2014 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Applied Communications I | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total: | 5 | 9 | 0 | 8 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLD 116 | SMAW [Stick] Plate/Pipe | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLD 262 | Inspection & Testing NEW 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| WLD 265 | Automated Welding/Cutting | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 4 | 8 | 0 | 7 |
Total Credit Hours: 42
Additional Information
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D50420 REVISED