Catalog 2016-2017

Welding Technology

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the diploma program in Welding and Joining Technology will be able to complete the following tasks:

  • Interpret related blueprints and drawings.
  • Perform flat shielded metal arc welding.
  • Perform horizontal shielded metal arc welding.
  • Perform vertical shielded metal arc welding.
  • Perform overhead shielded metal arc welding.
  • Perform gas metal arc welding (MIG) on mild carbon steel.
  • Perform gas tungsten arc welding (TIG) on mild carbon steel.
  • Qualify for industry certification.
  • Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.

Graduates of the certificate program in Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding will be able to complete the following tasks:

  • Perform shielded metal arc welding in the overhead position.
  • Perform shielded metal arc welding in the horizontal position.
  • Perform shielded metal arc welding in the vertical position.
  • Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.

Graduates of the certificate program in Flux Cored Arc Welding will be able to complete the following tasks:

  • Describe the nature and culture of the welding industry.
  • Perform oxyfuel cutting techniques.
  • Perform flux cored arc welding.
  • Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.

Graduates of the certificate program in Gas Metal Arc Welding will be able to complete the following tasks:

  • Describe the nature and culture of the welding industry.
  • Perform oxyfuel cutting techniques.
  • Perform gas metal arc welding.
  • Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.

Graduates of the certificate program in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding will be able to complete the following tasks:

  • Describe the nature and culture of the welding industry.
  • Perform oxyfuel cutting techniques.
  • Perform gas tungsten arc welding.
  • Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.