Welding Technology (CRT.WEL)

This program provides experiences which enable students to develop competencies necessary for employment in and/or continued education in welding. Emphasis throughout the program is placed on developing skills in the following areas: blueprint reading, industrial safety, metal identification, metal cutting processes, OAW, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
Catalog Term Year: 2025 Summer
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
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 the determination of safe working loads and proper care of equipment.

Course Outline
1.0
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
WLD-040
Welding Fundamentals 
WLD-040
Welding Fundamentals
Course will cover basic welding processes, including: oxy-acetylene welding, arc welding, cutting and brazing. (AWS SENSE I Modules 1-5 and 7)

Course Outline
2.5
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. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2 and 8)

Course Outline
2.0
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. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2, 3 and 4)

Course Outline
2.5
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. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2, 3 and 5)

Course Outline
2.5

Semester Totals

14.5
Second Semester
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. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2-4 and 9)

Course Outline
2.5
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. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2, 3, 5, 6 and 9)

Course Outline
2.5
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. (AWS SENSE I Modules 2, 3, 7 and 9)

Course Outline
2.5
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
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

Semester Totals

12.0

Total Program Hours

26.5