Academic Programs
Overview
In this two semester program students gain technical knowledge and hands-on welding skills for Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc and Gas Tungsten Arc, Pipe Welding, Plasma and Oxy-Fuel cutting processes. Students will learn to recognize welding symbols, read and interpret welding blueprints, and practice shop safety. Welds will be made to industry standards using the American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Code. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared for a high demand welding career in advanced manufacturing, production, maintenance and repair, and construction.
Locations
Granite Falls, Jackson
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall - Year 1 | ||
| WELD 1190 | Welding Principles | 3 |
| WELD 1200 | Blueprint Reading for Welders | 3 |
| WELD 1210 | Oxy-fuel/Plasma Arc Cutting | 2 |
| WELD 1220 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding I | 3 |
| WELD 1230 | Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 3 |
| WELD 1260 | Metallurgy and Materials | 2 |
| Total Credits Fall - Year 1 | 16 | |
| Spring Year 1 | ||
| WELD 1240 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I | 2 |
| WELD 1270 | Testing/Codes and Inspection | 2 |
| WELD 1280 | Intermediate Shielded Metal ARC Welding | 2 |
| WELD 1300 | Intermediate Gas Metal ARC Welding | 3 |
| WELD 1340 | Welding Qualification Lab | 3 |
| WELD 1350 | Pipe Welding Process | 4 |
| Credits Spring - Year 1 | 16 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 32 |