Welding Technology, Diploma

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The Welding Technology Program is designed to teach fundamental techniques and principles. The program also provides for an overview of related topics such as metallurgy and fabrication, layout, estimating, and repair. The first semester of the program is devoted to learning about and practicing basic welding techniques. The second semester provides students an opportunity to develop additional welding skills and learn advanced techniques. Upon successful completion of the Welding Technology program, students will be awarded a diploma in Welding Technology.

Enrollment Date: Fall Semester
Minimum Required Credits: 35
Campus: Fort Dodge
Department: Industrial Technology
CIP#: 48.05080100

Program of Study

First Semester

MAT 743 - Technical Math 3 credits ^{3, 1}
IND 126 - Precision Measurements Lab 1 credits
IND 127 - Shop Operations 1 credits
WEL 110 - Welding Blueprint Reading 2 credits
WEL 213 - Fabrication, Layout, Estimating & Repair 2 credits
WEL 122 - Beginning Welding 2 credits
WEL 170 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 credits
WEL 181 - Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 credits
MFG 266 - Introduction to Mill Operations 2 credits

Total Hours: 17

Second Semester

WEL 171 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 credits ²
WEL 214 - Advanced Fabrication 2 credits ²
WEL 190 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2 credits
WEL 301 - Pipe Welding 2 credits ²
WEL 340 - Maintenance Welding 2 credits ²
WEL 178 - Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 credits ²
WEL 196 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2 credits ²
IND 184 - Mechanical Processes 2 credits
MFG 256 - Introduction to Lathe Operations 2 credits

Total Hours: 18

Diploma Total Hours: 35

Optional

WEL 710 - Robotic Welding 3 credits
MFG 238 - Machine Processes I 2 credits
MFG 257 - Advanced Lathe 2 credits
IND 314 - Computer Maintenance Mgmt Sys 1 credits
BUS 114 - Workplace Communications 3 credits
BUS 113 - Workplace Readiness 1.5 credits
IND 110 - CPR, First Aid and Safety 1 credits

Notes:

¹Course may be substituted with a course from the same category as indicated in the approved general education course list.

²Pre-requisites:

WEL 171 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding  pre-requisite is WEL 170 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
WEL 214 - Advanced Fabrication  pre-requisite is WEL 213 - Fabrication, Layout, Estimating & Repair  and co-requisite is WEL 122 - Beginning Welding
WEL 301 - Pipe Welding  pre-requisite is WEL 170 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding , WEL 190 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
WEL 340 - Maintenance Welding  pre-requisite WEL 122 - Beginning Welding
WEL 178 - Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding  pre-requisite is WEL 181 - Gas Metal Arc Welding
WEL 196 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding  pre-requisite is WEL 190 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

³Course satisfies general education requirement.

Program Requirement: Must pass all core program courses with the prefix WEL with a “C” or better for the semester prior to the one in which they are currently enrolling with a “C” or better. Any exception will have to be approved in writing by the Program Coordinator or Division Dean.

Graduation Requirement: Must pass all core program courses with the prefix WEL with a “C” or better.

Because of changes in technology, students taking programs over an extended period of time may be advised to retake courses to update skills and competencies.

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