Welding Technology
Associate in Applied Science
Credits: 93-96 |
Length of Program: 7 quarters
Subject: Welding Technology
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Graduates may work in manufacturing, the construction trades, or in maintenance and repair positions. Some welders may work as “fitters” or “fabricators” who interpret drawings, plan projects, and use a variety of tools and machines to complete work. With experience and a strong technical background, welders may advance into leadership positions or within quality control. See Automotive, Welding, and Manufacturing » Welding Technology for more career and employment information.
At the completion for the Welding Technology Program, the successful student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, and synthesize relevant data from multiple sources to solve problems and develop acceptable conclusions related to the welding industry
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication, with proper welding terminology, with a variety of audiences including peers and laypersons
- Apply reasoning and interpret information represented in data sets, graphs, and tables to create and inspect welds
- Commit to the quality of results in project design and execution and demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility related to their professional discipline
- Engage and interact with diverse teams within the learning environment demonstrate the ability to operate collaboratively and effectively in an organizational setting
- Evaluate potential hazards and apply procedures to maintain workplace safety
- Select and operate tools and equipment used in welding and metal fabrication
- Perform thermal cutting and gouging processes to industry standards
- Perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) to industry standards
- Perform Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) to industry standards
- Perform Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) to industry standards
- Perform Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) to industry standards
- Identify materials and apply metallurgy knowledge to solve practical welding problems
- Interpret drawings including welding symbols and make accurate calculations
All students required to complete precollege Math or English coursework must complete HDEV 101: Enhancing Student Success (3 credits) within their first two quarters of attendance.
WELD102
Welding Theory I
5 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces students to the tools and equipment used in welding. Topics include safety considerations, electrical principles, weld quality, and technical orientation for select welding and cutting processes. Prerequisite: None. Co-requisites: WELD 103, WELD 104, WELD 106.
WELD103
Thermal Cutting and Gouging
1 Credit Search Schedule
Introduces students to the knowledge and skill sets needed for manual and machine-guided oxyfuel cutting, manual plasma arc cutting, and carbon arc gouging. Safety precautions and the use and care of equipment are stressed in this course. Students must provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE). Prerequisite: MATH 090, ENGL 090. Co-requisites: WELD 102, WELD 104, WELD 106.
WELD104
Oxyacetylene Welding
3 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces students to the knowledge and skill sets needed for welding various joint designs using Oxyacetylene Welding (OAW) equipment. Emphasis placed on personal protective equipment (PPE), hazards associated with welding, identification of safe welding practices. Students must provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE). Prerequisite: None. Co-requisites: WELD 102, WELD 103, WELD 106.
WELD106
Shielded Metal Arc Welding I
5 Credits Search Schedule
An introduction to the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process including: equipment, safety, and skill development with deep penetrating electrodes. The course includes metal preparation processes, equipment set-up, and welding techniques. Students must provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE). Prerequisite: None. Co-requisites: WELD 102, WELD 103, WELD 104.
WELD125
Welding Theory II
5 Credits Search Schedule
This course will introduce students to methods of weld inspection and testing, basic metallurgy, and continues the technical orientation to select welding processes. Prerequisite: WELD 102.
WELD127
Shielded Metal Arc Welding II
9 Credits Search Schedule
This course continues skill development with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and introduces students to the applications and techniques for using low hydrogen SMAW electrodes. Students must provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE). Prerequisite: WELD 102.
WELD134
Print Reading for Welders
5 Credits Search Schedule
Develops the ability to interpret prints used in welding and fabrication. Students will study interpretation of basic drawings and prints, dimensions, terminology, notes, applied mathematics and sketching and drawing techniques as related to blue print interpretation. Prerequisite: WELD 102.
WELD135
Gas Metal Arc Welding
9 Credits Search Schedule
An introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) principles and techniques. The course includes metal preparation processes, equipment set-up, and welding techniques. Students must provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE). Prerequisite: WELD 102, WELD 127.
WELD210
Flux Cored Arc Welding
12 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces the Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) process, including the gas-shielded and self-shielding processes. The course includes metal preparation processes, equipment set-up, and welding techniques. Students must provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE). Prerequisite: WELD 125, WELD 127, and WELD 134 or instructor's permission.
WELD220
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
12 Credits Search Schedule
Introduces Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. The course includes metal preparation processes, equipment set-up, and welding techniques. Students must provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE). Prerequisite: WELD 125, WELD 127, and WELD 134, or instructor's permission.
WELD230
Welding Fabrication and Certification
12 Credits Search Schedule
Provides a capstone experience for students to practice fabrication techniques using hand tools, shop equipment, various welding process, and basic print reading skills. This course will allow students the opportunity to become Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) certified. Prerequisite: WELD 125, WELD 127, and WELD 134 or instructor's permission.
General Education Requirements
Communication:
ENGL&101
English Composition I
5 Credits Search Schedule
Develops writing skills by focusing on strategies and techniques writers use to convey ideas, evaluate information, make a point, and participate in multiple discourse communities. Emphasizes both the process and the product of writing. This course was formerly known as WRIT 101, College Writing I. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement test scores OR appropriate completion of ENGL 095, ENGL 095X, or ENGL 098 OR concurrent enrollment in ENGL 110 with instructor's permission.
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, COMMUNICATION, GER-CIS, AA-AAS-T-COMMUNICATION, AAS-COMMUNICATION: Reading/Writing, AAS-READING-WRITING
Computation
Human Relations
DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: South Puget Sound Community College requires all new students seeking an Associate Degree to complete a “diversity” course which meets the college criteria for listing as a diversity course and has been approved for such listing by the college Instructional Council prior to the student enrolling in the class.
Effective Catalog Year 2018-2019
Full-time students can complete the degree program in seven quarters, if basic skills are complete.
Additional: Include textbooks plus approximately $900.00 upon entry into the program for personal protective equipment, tools, and supplies.
Students are accepted into the Welding Technology Program every quarter.
An Associate in Applied Science degree will be awarded upon successful completion of a minimum of 90 credits in the specified courses numbered 100 or above. All core and general education requirements must be met, with any additional credits to be selected as electives.
