Welding Technology (D50420) Diploma

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Purpose

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry.

Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.

Admission Requirements and Special Conditions

A high school diploma (or equivalent), satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) and a minimum GPA in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, RCC offers precollege courses to prepare students for the Welding Technology program.

Program Curriculum

First Semester (Fall)

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credit Hours: 1
MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3
WLD 110 - Cutting Processes Credit Hours: 2
WLD 115 - SMAW (Stick) Plate Credit Hours: 5
WLD 131 - GTAW (TIG) Plate Credit Hours: 4

Class Hours 8 | Lab Hours 20 | Credit Hours 15

Second Semester (Spring)

ENG 110 - Freshman Composition Credit Hours: 3
WLD 116 - SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe Credit Hours: 4
WLD 121 - GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate Credit Hours: 4
WLD 132 - GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe Credit Hours: 3
WLD 141 - Symbols & Specifications Credit Hours: 3

Class Hours 9 | Lab Hours 23 | Credit Hours 17

Third Semester (Summer)

CIS 111 - Basic PC Literacy Credit Hours: 2
WLD 231 - GTAW (TIG) Pipe Credit Hours: 3
WLD 261 - Certification Practices Credit Hours: 2

Class Hours 3 | Lab Hours 11 | Credit Hours 7

Total Credit Hours 39

Additional Curriculum Notes

The D50420 Diploma is intended for students desiring to gain entry-level skills or update current skills in this field for employment or promotion.
This program contains a large amount of contact hours. Students need to understand the time requirement for this program. Please study the program checklist closely, as it includes both credit and contact hours.
Failure to complete the courses in sequence reduces the chance of completion.