Welding Technology - Combination Welding, CD

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The Welding Technology - Combination Welding credit diploma prepares students for structural steel work and fabrication work in the field of welding technology. In addition, to gaining an understanding of welding machines, weld processes, and hands-on welding proficiency, students develop skills in the areas of print reading, welding symbols, weld inspection, destructive and non-destructive testing, along with precision machine tool operation. Students gain knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for weld qualifications according to American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Welding Code specifications.

Completion of the Welding Technology (Combination Welding) credit diploma is required for enrollment in the Welding Technology (Advanced Pipe Welding) credit diploma courses.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Welding program website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your College Advisor.

If students choose to transition to another program within the Trades & Technical Studies pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Describe governmental agencies and regulations that address safety.
Describe good safety habits
Develop basic welding drawings
Operate Plasma Arc cutting equipment
Demonstrate proper bead placement.

First Semester

Choice Points

Enter the job market or continue working on the Advanced Pipe Welding Credit Diploma or the Trades & Technical Studies AAS.

Course Requirements

IST 1520 - Intro to Industrial Safety Credits: 3
WELD 1655 - Allied Cutting Processes Credits: 2
WELD 1755 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding I Credits: 4
WELD 1756 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding II Credits: 4
WELD 2650 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Credits: 4
WELD 1771 - Gas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Cored Arc Welding Credits: 4
WELD 1650 - Print Reading and Welding Symbols Credits: 3

Milestones

Completion of Combination Welding Certificate Diploma.

Semester Total: 24 Credits

Program Comments

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program. The potential jobs listed below may require some work experience after graduation. Possible careers in or related to Combination Welding include Welder Fabricator, Welder Technician, and Structural Welder.

Additional information on careers in Combination Welding is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer.