Welding and Joining Technology Diploma (WAJ2)

The Welding and Joining Technology diploma program is designed to prepare students for careers in the welding industry. Program learning opportunities develop academic, technical, professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes welding theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as oxyfuel cutters, oxyacetylene welders, shielded metal arc welders, GTAW( TIG) welders, GMAW(MIG) welders, automatic cutting machine operators or in related occupations.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 54 credit hours

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3

Occupational Courses

WELD 1000	Introduction to Welding Technology	4
WELD 1010	Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting	4
WELD 1030	Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology	4
WELD 1040	Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1050	Horizontal Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1060	Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1070	Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1090	Gas Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1110	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	4
WELD 1120	Preparation for Industrial Qualifications	4

Occupational Electives (6 credits from the list below)

WELD 1150	Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	3
WELD 1153	Flux Cored Arc Welding	4
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3