Academic Programs

Welding (AAS.WEL)

This program provides experiences which enable students to develop competencies necessary for employment in welding and other related occupations. Emphasis throughout the program is placed on developing skills in the following areas: safety, metal identification, oxy-acetylene welding, metal cutting processes, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding (including stainless steel and aluminum), machining, and blueprint reading. Students will gain valuable hands-on experience as they complete a minimum of 375 clock hours of Supervised Occupational Experience at an industry location.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.

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First Year
First Semester

TEC-048

Credit Hours: 3.00

TEC-040

Credit Hours: 2.50

TEC-043

Credit Hours: 1.00

TEC-070

Credit Hours: 2.50

WEL-056

Credit Hours: 2.00

WEL-057

Credit Hours: 2.50

First Year
Second Semester

WEL-047

Credit Hours: 2.00

WEL-048

Credit Hours: 3.00

WEL-058

Credit Hours: 2.00

WEL-059

Credit Hours: 3.00

WEL-061

Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Summer Term

WEL-074

Credit Hours: 5.00

Second Year
First Semester

WEL-055

Credit Hours: 3.00

MTT-050

Credit Hours: 3.00

SOS-050

Credit Hours: 2.00

ENG-050

Credit Hours: 3.00

Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

WEL-060

Credit Hours: 3.00

WEL-053

Credit Hours: 4.00

WEL-054

Credit Hours: 2.00

IND-062

Credit Hours: 1.00

SPE-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

HED-178

Credit Hours: 2.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
	TEC-048	Applied Shop Computations TEC-048 Applied Shop Computations Focuses on basic arithmetic and calculations necessary for solving shop oriented problems involving geometric figures, formulas and algebra. Students draw graphs. A scientific calculator is required, so there is little or no memorization. Course Outline	3.0
	TEC-040	Blueprint Reading/Industry I TEC-040 Blueprint Reading/Industry I Fundamentals, principles, and practices involved in producing and reading industrial blueprints. Covers basic through advanced blueprint reading and basic drafting procedures. Advanced work is adjusted to special interest groups. Course Outline	2.5
	TEC-043	Industrial Safety TEC-043 Industrial Safety Designed to give the student basic information and procedures concerning industrial safety awareness and accident prevention. Course Outline	1.0
	TEC-070	Properties of Metal TEC-070 Properties of Metal Familiarizes the student with the need for heat treatment of metals and the processes and techniques used and the resulting effects. Also includes a study of the machinability of metals and the contributing physical and metallurgical factors. Course Outline	2.5
	WEL-056	Metal Cutting and Fabrication WEL-056 Metal Cutting and Fabrication This course is designed to provide an understanding of metal cutting and fabricating processes and weld joint design.(Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	2.0
	WEL-057	Welding Fundamentals WEL-057 Welding Fundamentals Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing. Course Outline	2.5
	Semester Totals		13.5
Second Semester
	WEL-047	Shielded Metal Arc Welding I WEL-047 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I This course provides an introduction to shielded metal arc welding. Students learn to set up equipment, identify electrodes, strike and run beads in the flat position. Course Outline *	2.0
	WEL-048	Shielded Metal Arc Welding II WEL-048 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II In this course students learn to perform single and multiple pass welds with shielded metal arc welding equipment in all positions. Course Outline *	3.0
	WEL-058	Gas Metal Arc Welding I WEL-058 Gas Metal Arc Welding I This course introduces gas metal arc welding procedures and equipment. Students learn to perform single and multiple pass welds in the flat position with gas metal arc welding equipment. Course Outline *	2.0
	WEL-059	Gas Metal Arc Welding II WEL-059 Gas Metal Arc Welding II This course teaches students to perform gas metal arc welds in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions using single and multiple pass welds. Course Outline *	3.0
	WEL-061	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding WEL-061 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding This course introduces students to gas tungsten arc welding equipment and procedures. Welds are prepared in flat, horizontal and vertical positions on both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Course Outline *	3.0
	Semester Totals		13.0
Summer Term
	WEL-074	Welding S.O.E. WEL-074 Welding S.O.E. Welding supervised occupational experience in a welding shop or work related manufacturing company position. Course Outline	5.0
	Semester Totals		5.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
	WEL-055	Pipefitting & Welding WEL-055 Pipefitting & Welding This is a basic course in pipefitting and welding equipment and safety. Topics include: fabrication and installation of industrial piping systems, pipe layout and welding techniques/applications. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline *	3.0
	MTT-050	Intro to Machining Procedures MTT-050 Intro to Machining Procedures A study designed to highlight the theory and application of cutoff machines, drill press, engine lathe, milling machines, and basic benchwork involving layout and hand tools. Course Outline	3.0
	SOS-050	Human Relations SOS-050 Human Relations Provides an understanding of the human mechanism when associated with interpersonal relationships on the job. Emphasis is placed on vocational problems connected with motivation, communication, perception and how to work with others. Course Outline	2.0
	ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the Internet. Course Outline	3.0
	--- ---	Social Science Elective --- --- Social Science Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		14.0
Second Semester
	WEL-060	Gas Metal Arc Welding III WEL-060 Gas Metal Arc Welding III Students in this course must prepare gas metal arc and flux core welds which pass guided bend tests. Course Outline * +++	3.0
	WEL-053	Gas Tung Arc Welding/Alum WEL-053 Gas Tung Arc Welding/Alum Prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills for employment in industry. Emphasis is placed on gas tungsten arc welding processes for aluminum. Prepare welding joints in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. Course Outline * +++	4.0
	WEL-054	Gas Tung Arc/Ss WEL-054 Gas Tung Arc/Ss Prepares students with necessary knowledge and skills for employment in industry. Emphasis is placed on gas tungsten arc welding processes for stainless steel. Prepare welding joints of stainless steel in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions. Course Outline * +++	2.0
	IND-062	Rigging and Hoisting IND-062 Rigging and Hoisting This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of hoisting and rigging equipment. Safety regulations will be discussed along with determination of safe working loads and proper care of equipment. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline +++	1.0
	SPE-111	Intro to Speech Communication SPE-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
	HED-178	Responding to Emergencies HED-178 Responding to Emergencies The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life. Course Outline	2.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

Total Program Hours

60.5

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Faculty Contact: John A. Gentry, SR
Faculty Email: jgentry@lakelandcollege.edu
Faculty Phone: 217-234-5065

* There are prerequisites, course requisites, or minimum placement test scores for this course.
** Electives must be approved by the Program Coordinator
+ Course only offered fall semester
++ Course only offered spring and summer semester
+++ Course only offered spring semester
++++ Course offered in summer term only
^ SOS 050 Human Relations and PSY 271 Introduction to Psychology cannot be used as a social science elective
^^ Consult Academic Advisor for appropriate course
^^^ Course requires a 30-hour practicum experience in addition to classroom lecture hours
^^^^ ECE 120 and ECE 125 must be taken the same semester

Welding (AAS.WEL)

Catalog Term Year:

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

First YearSummer Term

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

TEC-048Applied Shop Computations

TEC-040Blueprint Reading/Industry I

TEC-043Industrial Safety

TEC-070Properties of Metal

WEL-056Metal Cutting and Fabrication

WEL-057Welding Fundamentals

Semester Totals

WEL-047Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

WEL-048Shielded Metal Arc Welding II

WEL-058Gas Metal Arc Welding I

WEL-059Gas Metal Arc Welding II

WEL-061Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Semester Totals

WEL-074Welding S.O.E.

Semester Totals

WEL-055Pipefitting & Welding

MTT-050Intro to Machining Procedures

SOS-050Human Relations

ENG-050Writing for Industry

--- ---Social Science Elective

Semester Totals

WEL-060Gas Metal Arc Welding III

WEL-053Gas Tung Arc Welding/Alum

WEL-054Gas Tung Arc/Ss

IND-062Rigging and Hoisting

SPE-111Intro to Speech Communication

HED-178Responding to Emergencies

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

First Year
Summer Term

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

TEC-048
Applied Shop Computations

TEC-040
Blueprint Reading/Industry I

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

TEC-070
Properties of Metal

WEL-056
Metal Cutting and Fabrication

WEL-057
Welding Fundamentals

WEL-047
Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

WEL-048
Shielded Metal Arc Welding II

WEL-058
Gas Metal Arc Welding I

WEL-059
Gas Metal Arc Welding II

WEL-061
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

WEL-074
Welding S.O.E.

WEL-055
Pipefitting & Welding

MTT-050
Intro to Machining Procedures

SOS-050
Human Relations

ENG-050
Writing for Industry

--- ---
Social Science Elective

WEL-060
Gas Metal Arc Welding III

WEL-053
Gas Tung Arc Welding/Alum

WEL-054
Gas Tung Arc/Ss

IND-062
Rigging and Hoisting

SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication

HED-178
Responding to Emergencies