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, 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.

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Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

First Year
First Semester

COREIND-062

Credit Hours: 1.00

CORETEC-043

Credit Hours: 1.00

COREWLD-040

Credit Hours: 2.50

COREWLD-041

Credit Hours: 2.00

COREWLD-051

Credit Hours: 2.50

COREWLD-061

Credit Hours: 2.50

GENMAT-130

-OR-
-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

First Year
Second Semester

COREWLD-052

Credit Hours: 2.50

COREWLD-062

Credit Hours: 2.50

COREWLD-070

Credit Hours: 2.50

CORETEC-040

Credit Hours: 2.00

CORETEC-070

Credit Hours: 2.50

GENECO-231

-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
First Semester

COREWLD-053

Credit Hours: 2.50

COREWLD-063

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREWLD-071

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREWLD-072

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENENG-050

-OR-
-OR-
Credit Hours: 3.00

Second Year
Second Semester

COREMTT-050

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREWLD-080

Credit Hours: 3.00

COREWLD-082

Credit Hours: 4.00

GENSOS-052

Credit Hours: 3.00

GENCOM-111

Credit Hours: 3.00

FIRST YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	MAT-130	College Algebra MAT-130 College Algebra Develop concepts of a function and graph, inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions, theory of equations, systems of equations, sequences and series. Graphing calculator required. Course Outline OR
GEN	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
GEN	MAT 1--	Math Elective MAT 1-- Math Elective *	3.0
CORE	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 the determination of safe working loads and proper care of equipment. (Repeatable 3 Times) Course Outline	1.0
CORE	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
CORE	WLD-040	Welding Fundamentals WLD-040 Welding Fundamentals Course will cover basic welding processes, including: Oxy-Acetylene welding, Arc welding, Cutting and Brazing. Course Outline	2.5
CORE	WLD-041	Metal Cutting and Fabrication WLD-041 Metal Cutting and Fabrication This course is designed to provide an understanding of metal cutting and fabricating processes and weld joint design. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	WLD-051	Shielded Metal Arc Welding I WLD-051 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I This course provides an introduction to shielded metal arc welding. Students learn to set up equipment, identify electrodes, and strike and run beads in the flat position. Course Outline	2.5
CORE	WLD-061	Gas Metal Arc Welding I WLD-061 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	2.5
	Semester Totals		14.5
Second Semester
CORE	WLD-052	Shielded Metal Arc Welding II WLD-052 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	2.5
CORE	WLD-062	Gas Metal Arc Welding II WLD-062 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	2.5
CORE	WLD-070	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding WLD-070 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding This course introduces students to the 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	2.5
CORE	TEC-040	Print Reading for Industry TEC-040 Print Reading for Industry Print Reading for Industry is a training course designed to assist the beginning to intermediate students, as well as workers in the industry, to understand the fundamentals, principles and practices involved in producing and reading industrial blueprints. Course Outline	2.0
CORE	TEC-070	Properties of Metal TEC-070 Properties of Metal Familiarize the student with the need for heat treatment of metals, 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
GEN	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
GEN	--- ---	IAI Social Science Elective --- --- IAI Social Science Elective	3.0
	Semester Totals		15.0

SECOND YEAR
First Semester			Hours
GEN	ENG-050	Writing for Industry ENG-050 Writing for Industry Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instruction manuals, proposals, reports and 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
GEN	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
GEN	ENG-120	Composition I ENG-120 Composition I Students develop a writing process by reading and analyzing texts that illustrate various rhetorical strategies as well as writing, revising and editing short essays. Minimally, students must compose four formal, revised writing assignments, having one reach at least 1,250 words. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	WLD-053	Shielded Metal Arc Welding III WLD-053 Shielded Metal Arc Welding III In this course students are required to weld in all positions using shielded metal arc welding equipment in all positions. These welds must pass a guided bend test. Course Outline	2.5
CORE	WLD-063	Gas Metal Arc Welding III WLD-063 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
CORE	WLD-071	GTAW/Aluminum WLD-071 GTAW/Aluminum This course introduces students to the gas tungsten arc welding process of aluminum. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	WLD-072	GTAW/Stainless Steel WLD-072 GTAW/Stainless Steel This course introduces students to the gas tungsten arc welding equipment and procedures tha are required for welding stainless steel. Course Outline	3.0
	Semester Totals		14.5
Second Semester
GEN	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
GEN	COM-111	Intro to Speech Communication COM-111 Intro to Speech Communication Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selecting, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence and points of view to audiences. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	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
CORE	WLD-080	Pipe Welding WLD-080 Pipe Welding This is a basic course in pipe welding. Topics include fabrication of industrial piping systems and welding techniques/applications. Course Outline	3.0
CORE	WLD-082	Advanced Welding Projects Lab WLD-082 Advanced Welding Projects Lab This course is designed to promote on-the-job training skills in the welding program by applying skills and knowledge gained from classes the student has already completed. It helps individuals gain confidence and build skills needed to pass pre-employment welding test. Course Outline	4.0
	Semester Totals		16.0

Total Program Hours

60.0

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Faculty Contact: James Crowder
Faculty Email: jcrowder@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)

Extra Resources

Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer

First YearFirst Semester

First YearSecond Semester

Second YearFirst Semester

Second YearSecond Semester

MAT-130College Algebra

APT-041Applied Mathematics I

MAT 1--Math Elective

IND-062Rigging and Hoisting

TEC-043Industrial Safety

WLD-040Welding Fundamentals

WLD-041Metal Cutting and Fabrication

WLD-051Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

WLD-061Gas Metal Arc Welding I

Semester Totals

WLD-052Shielded Metal Arc Welding II

WLD-062Gas Metal Arc Welding II

WLD-070Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

TEC-040Print Reading for Industry

TEC-070Properties of Metal

ECO-231Principles of Economics I (Macro)

--- ---IAI Social Science Elective

Semester Totals

ENG-050Writing for Industry

ENG-119Composition I Pathway

ENG-120Composition I

WLD-053Shielded Metal Arc Welding III

WLD-063Gas Metal Arc Welding III

WLD-071GTAW/Aluminum

WLD-072GTAW/Stainless Steel

Semester Totals

SOS-052Workplace Communication/Safety

COM-111Intro to Speech Communication

MTT-050Intro to Machining Procedures

WLD-080Pipe Welding

WLD-082Advanced Welding Projects Lab

Semester Totals

Total Program Hours

First Year
First Semester

First Year
Second Semester

Second Year
First Semester

Second Year
Second Semester

MAT-130
College Algebra

APT-041
Applied Mathematics I

MAT 1--
Math Elective

IND-062
Rigging and Hoisting

TEC-043
Industrial Safety

WLD-040
Welding Fundamentals

WLD-041
Metal Cutting and Fabrication

WLD-051
Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

WLD-061
Gas Metal Arc Welding I

WLD-052
Shielded Metal Arc Welding II

WLD-062
Gas Metal Arc Welding II

WLD-070
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

TEC-040
Print Reading for Industry

TEC-070
Properties of Metal

ECO-231
Principles of Economics I (Macro)

--- ---
IAI Social Science Elective

ENG-050
Writing for Industry

ENG-119
Composition I Pathway

ENG-120
Composition I

WLD-053
Shielded Metal Arc Welding III

WLD-063
Gas Metal Arc Welding III

WLD-071
GTAW/Aluminum

WLD-072
GTAW/Stainless Steel

SOS-052
Workplace Communication/Safety

COM-111
Intro to Speech Communication

MTT-050
Intro to Machining Procedures

WLD-080
Pipe Welding

WLD-082
Advanced Welding Projects Lab