Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This diploma will provide students with the entry-level skills and knowledge to perform as a shielded metal arc welder (SWAW); gas tungsten arc welder (GTAW) and as a gas metal arc welder (GMAW) with a minimum of supervision in all positions on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. You can obtain entry-level employment by just taking a few courses that will lead towards a certificate in MIG or TIG welding. Taking additional courses will provide you with the opportunity for job advancement as a welder. Welding courses are also valuable for persons who have careers or interests that require some welding knowledge.
Award Outcomes
Utilize safe working techniques and practices
Set-up welding and cutting equipment
Operate welding and cutting equipment
Produce welds with the Gas Metal Arc Welding Process in steel
Produce welds with the Flux Cored Arc Welding process in steel
Produce welds with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process in steel
Produce welds with the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
Interpret blueprints and welding symbols
Preform basic lay-outs on various materials
Apply metallurgical principles to welding and fabrication processes
Determine the quality of welds
Identify steps and procedures in the Flux Cored Arc Welding process
Identify steps and procedures in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process
Identify steps and procedures in the Gas Metal Arc Welding process
Identify steps and procedures in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process
Career Opportunities
There are many employment opportunities available in the following areas: construction, transportation, manufacturing industry, sheet metal industry, custom job shops, medical/pharmaceutical industry, pipe/tubing, food industry and the aerospace industry.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
First Semester
| WLDG1010 | Practical Application for Estimating and Layout | 2 |
| WLDG1135 | Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 3 |
| WLDG1182 | Blueprint Reading for Welders | 2 |
| WLDG1220 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I | 3 |
Third Semester
| WLDG1175 | GMAW Fabrication Methods | 3 |
| WLDG1235 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding III | 3 |
| WLDG1310 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding I | 3 |
| WLDG2050 | Introduction to Automated Cutting and Welding | 3 |
Sixth Semester
| Technical Studies Electives | 3 |
Technical Studies Electives
Recommended:
Choose a Total of: 3 Credits
Graduation (55 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
2/26/2024 : BP 4604 / EP