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Program Description
Competencies achieved in the study of oxyfuel cutting (OFC),
gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW),
and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) prepare students for qualification
tests required to meet national welding and joining codes
and standards.
Length of Program
Four quarters
Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.
Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam
Visual acuity test is strongly recommended
Age
16 years of age or older
Education
High School Diploma or GED required before graduation
Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course.
A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Salary Range
Salary Range $16,640 to $37,440 annually
Job Market
Welders perform the actual welding.
Tack welders make small welds to hold parts in place.
Welding operators, operate machines and equipment.
Welders’ helpers maintain shop and equipment.
Other jobs include welder assemblers, fitters, inspectors,
sales.
Personal Traits Required
Important attributes for a welder are good eyesight, manual
dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills,
problem solving, and the ability to apply technology to the
work requirement.
Diploma Curriculum
| Course |
|
Title |
|
Credit
Hours |
| |
| 1st Quarter |
 |
| MAT 100 |
|
Basic Mathematics |
|
3 |
| WLD 100 |
|
Introduction to Welding |
|
6 |
| WLD 101 |
|
Oxyfuel Cutting |
|
4 |
| WLD 104 |
|
Shielded Metal Arc Welding |
|
6 |
| |
| 2nd Quarter |
 |
| ENG 100 |
|
English |
|
5 |
| WLD 103 |
|
Blueprint Reading I |
|
3 |
| WLD 105 |
|
Shielded Metal Arc Welding II |
|
6 |
| WLD 106 |
|
Shielded Metal Arc Welding III |
|
6 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 3rd Quarter |
 |
| EMP 100 |
|
Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development
|
|
3 |
| WLD 107 |
|
Shielded Metal Arc Welding IV |
|
6 |
| WLD 108 |
|
Blueprint Reading II |
|
3 |
| WLD 109 |
|
Gas Metal Arc Welding |
|
6 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 4th Quarter |
 |
| SCT 100 |
|
Introduction to Microcomputers |
|
3 |
| WLD 110 |
|
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding |
|
4 |
| WLD 112 |
|
Prep for Industrial Qualification |
|
4 |
| Elective |
|
Elective |
|
5 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
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Total Hours Required |
|
73 |
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