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Welding Diploma

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.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 52 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
WLDG1010Practical Application for Estimating and Layout

2

WLDG1135Gas Metal Arc Welding I

3

WLDG1140Gas Metal Arc Welding II

3

WLDG1165Gas Metal Arc Welding III

3

WLDG1175GMAW Fabrication Methods

3

WLDG1182Blueprint Reading for Welders

2

WLDG1220Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

3

WLDG1225Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II

3

WLDG1235Gas Tungsten Arc Welding III

3

WLDG1245GTAW Fabrication Methods

3

WLDG1310Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

3

WLDG1320Shielded Metal Arc Welding II

3

WLDG1330Shielded Metal Arc Welding III

3

WLDG1340Structural Iron Fabrication Methods

3

WLDG1350Flux Cored Arc Welding I

3

WLDG1360Flux Cored Arc Welding II

3

WLDG2050Introduction to Automated Cutting and Welding

3

WLDG2055Advanced Robotic Welding

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 3 Credits

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGC1100AutoCAD for Engineering

4

ENGC1250SOLIDWORKS I

4

IBEM1040Rigging Procedures and Forklift Operations

1

MACH1205Machine Tool Technology

3

WLDG1000Cutting Processes

3

WLDG1100Oxyacetylene Welding

3

WLDG1500Welding Process Lab

1 - 3

WLDG1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

Total Diploma Credits 55

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
WLDG1010Practical Application for Estimating and Layout

2

WLDG1135Gas Metal Arc Welding I

3

WLDG1182Blueprint Reading for Welders

2

WLDG1220Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

3

Total Credits  10

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
WLDG1140Gas Metal Arc Welding II

3

WLDG1165Gas Metal Arc Welding III

3

WLDG1225Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II

3

Total Credits  9

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
WLDG1175GMAW Fabrication Methods

3

WLDG1235Gas Tungsten Arc Welding III

3

WLDG1310Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

3

WLDG2050Introduction to Automated Cutting and Welding

3

Total Credits  12

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
WLDG1245GTAW Fabrication Methods

3

WLDG1320Shielded Metal Arc Welding II

3

WLDG1350Flux Cored Arc Welding I

3

WLDG2055Advanced Robotic Welding

3

Total Credits  12

Fifth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
WLDG1330Shielded Metal Arc Welding III

3

WLDG1340Structural Iron Fabrication Methods

3

WLDG1360Flux Cored Arc Welding II

3

Total Credits  9

Sixth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
Technical Studies Electives

3

Total Credits  3

Technical Studies Electives

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGC1100AutoCAD for Engineering

4

ENGC1250SOLIDWORKS I

4

IBEM1040Rigging Procedures and Forklift Operations

1

MACH1205Machine Tool Technology

3

WLDG1000Cutting Processes

3

WLDG1100Oxyacetylene Welding

3

WLDG1500Welding Process Lab

1 - 3

WLDG1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

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.

 

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