Welding Technology (CRT.WEL)

The welding program provides experiences that 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. This program aligns with the AWS SENSE I Entry Welder Certification specifications for modules 1-9.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
Catalog Term Year: 2026 Fall
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
APT-041
Applied Mathematics I 
3.0
IND-062
Rigging and Hoisting 
1.0
TEC-043
Industrial Safety 
1.0
WLD-040
Welding Fundamentals 
2.5
WLD-041
Metal Cutting and Fabrication 
2.0
WLD-051
Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 
*
2.5
WLD-061
Gas Metal Arc Welding I 
*
2.5

Semester Totals

14.5
Second Semester
WLD-052
Shielded Metal Arc Welding II 
*
2.5
WLD-062
Gas Metal Arc Welding II 
*
2.5
WLD-070
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 
*
2.5
TEC-040
Print Reading for Industry 
2.0
TEC-070
Properties of Metal 
2.5

Semester Totals

12.0

Total Program Hours

26.5