Academic Program Model

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, metal cutting processes, machining, blueprint reading, OAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW (including stainless steel and aluminum). 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.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester		Hours
APT-041	Applied Mathematics I APT-041 Applied Mathematics I Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, simple equations, word problems, algebra, right triangles, charts and graphs. Course Outline OR
MAT-130	College Algebra MAT-130 College Algebra Review of the real number system, radicals, equations, and exponents, relations and functions, logarithms, complex numbers, polynomials, and theory of equations. A graphing calculator is required. A graphing calculator is required. Ask instructor for calculator recommendation. Course Outline	3.0
TEC-040	Blueprint Reading for Industry I TEC-040 Blueprint Reading for 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
ECO-231	Principles of Economics I (Macro) ECO-231 Principles of Economics I (Macro) Focuses on the nature and method of economics, basic supply and demand analysis, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation and unemployment, fiscal policy, money and banking, and monetary policy. Course Outline OR
--- ---	IAI Social Science Elective --- --- IAI Social Science Elective No Description Available	3.0
--- ---	IAI Social Science Elective --- --- IAI Social Science Elective No Description Available	3.0
	Semester Totals	19.5
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
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 OR
ENG-119	Composition I Pathway ENG-119 Composition I Pathway Students will study the writing process by reading essays illustrating a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course is for students who have assessed into developmental English, receiving supplemental instruction for course completion. Course Outline OR
ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	16.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester		Hours
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
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
WEL-049	Shielded Metal Arc Welding III WEL-049 Shielded Metal Arc Welding III This course requires students to weld in all positions using SMAW equipment. These welds must pass a guided bend test. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals	15.0
Second Semester
SOS-052	Workplace Communication/Safety SOS-052 Workplace Communication/Safety Provides an understanding of the human mechanism when associated with interpersonal relationship on the job. Emphasis placed on vocational motivation, communication and perception, along with Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid training to enhance safety and response skills in a workplace emergency. Course Outline	3.0
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
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
--- ---	Communication Elective --- --- Communication Elective No Description Available	3.0
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	3.0
	Semester Totals	13.0

Total Program Hours

63.5

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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