Student Catalog and Handbook 2024-2025

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 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

WELD 1000Introduction to Welding Technology

4

WELD 1010Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting

4

WELD 1030Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology

4

WELD 1040Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding

4

WELD 1050Horizontal Shielded Metal Arc Welding

4

WELD 1060Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding

4

WELD 1070Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welding

4

WELD 1090Gas Metal Arc Welding

4

WELD 1110Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

4

WELD 1120Preparation for Industrial Qualifications

4

Occupational Electives (6 credits from the list below)

WELD 1150Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

3

WELD 1153Flux Cored Arc Welding

4

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3