Welding Technology Diploma

D50420

Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:

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

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Welding Technology program, a graduate should be able to:

  • Weld a V-Groove in all positions using the SMAW process.
  • Weld Lap, T, and Corner joint using the GMAW process in steel, aluminum, and stainless.
  • Weld a Lap, T, and Corner joint using the GTAW process in steel, aluminum, and stainless.

Diploma Awarded

A Diploma in the Welding Technology program is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.

Note

Students are required to purchase a few specific tools. Costs are available by calling a Welding Technology instructor at (919) 739-6806 or (919) 739-6816.

For More Information

The Welding Technology program is in the Applied Technology Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6806 or (919) 739-6816 or visit us at our Web site at www.waynecc.edu.

 

First Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
ACA 111College Student Success
1

1

ENG 102Applied Communications II
3

3

WLD 110Cutting Processes
4

2

WLD 112Basic Welding Processes
4

2

WLD 115SMAW (Stick) Plate
11

5

WLD 121GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate
8

4

Total Credit Hours:17

Second Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
MAT 110Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
4

3

WLD 116SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe
10

4

WLD 122GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe
7

3

WLD 131GTAW (TIG) Plate
8

4

Total Credit Hours:14

Third Semester

Course NumberTitleContact HoursCredits
WLD 132GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe
7

3

WLD 141Symbols and Specifications
4

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Total Credit Hours: 37