Welding Technology Diploma

For more information please see the Welding Technology Program Overview .

Purpose

The diploma is intended for those students wishing to gain only welding skills and knowledge which are applicable to hands-on welding job opportunities.

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Required Courses

WELD 1250 - Blueprint Reading 3 credit(s)
WELD 1300 - Oxyacetylene Welding I 3 credit(s)
WELD 1320 - Cutting 2 credit(s)
WELD 1450 - Gas Metal Arc Welding I 3 credit(s)
WELD 1470 - Shield Metal Arc Welding I 2 credit(s)
WELD 1480 - Shield Metal Arc Welding II 2 credit(s)
WELD 1490 - Shield Metal Arc Welding III 2 credit(s)
WELD 1500 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I 3 credit(s)
WELD 2480 - Flux-Cored & Submerged Arc Welding 3 credit(s)

Subtotal: 23

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will complete a minimum of 9 credits of General Education from the following:

GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)