Welding occupations are primarily concerned with joining, surfacing, or repairing structures or parts made of metal or other weldable materials. The skills and knowledge needed to determine the appropriate welding technique required for a specific project and to successfully perform that technique are gained through course work and practical experience.
An Associate of Applied Science degree is available through General Occupational/Technical Studies.
Diploma
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Diploma requirements
COMBINATION WELDER
REQUIRED COURSES
ENG 101 Writing I OR 3
TEC 100 Communications for Business and Industry (3) OR
TEC 200 Technical Communications (3) OR
WPP 200 Workplace Principles (3)
MT 110 Applied Mathematics 3 OR
MT 115 Technical Mathematics (3) OR
MT 145 Contemporary College Mathematics (3) OR
MT 150 College Algebra (3)
General Education Total Credits 6 hours
REQUIRED COURSES
CIS 100 Introduction to Computers 3 OR
CPU 150 Computer Fundamentals (3) OR
Computer Literacy (1-4)
WLD 100 Oxy-Fuel Systems 2 OR
WLD 110 Cutting Processes (2)
WLD 101 Oxy-Fuel Systems Lab 2 OR
WLD 111 Cutting Processes Lab (3)
WLD 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 2
WLD 121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Fillet Laboratory 3
WLD 123 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Groove Welds with Backing Lab 3 OR
WLD 225 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Open Groove Lab (3)
WLD 130 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 2
WLD 131 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Fillet Lab 3
WLD 133 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Groove Lab 3
WLD 140 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 2
WLD 141 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Fillet Lab 3
WLD 143 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Groove Lab 3
WLD 170 Blueprint Reading for Welding 2
WLD 171 Blueprint Reading for Welding Lab 3
WLD 220 Welding Certification 2
WLD 221 Welding Certification Lab 3
WLD 298 Welding Practicum 1-6 OR
WLD 299 Cooperative Work Experience (1-6)
Technical Elective 2-3
Subtotal 42-52 hours
Total Credits 48-58 hours
*Technical Electives:
REQUIRED COURSES
WPP 200 Workplace Principles 3
WLD 151 Basic Welding A 2
WLD 161 Submerged Arc Welding Lab 1
WLD 181 Advanced Welding Systems Lab 1
WLD 191 Plasma Arc Welding Systems Lab 1
WLD 147 Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab 1
WLD 145 Gas Metal Arc Welding Aluminum Lab 1
WLD 251 Welding Automation Lab 1
WLD 253 Pipe Fitting and Template Development Lab 1
WLD 229 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab B 3
WLD 240 Materials Technology 2
BEX 100 Basic Electricity for Non-Majors 3
BEX 101 Basic Electricity Lab for Non-Majors 2
FEX 100 Fundamentals of Electricity for Non-Majors 3
*This list is not all inclusive. Other courses may be approved at the discretion of the program coordinator.
Certificates
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Certificate requirements
TACK WELDER
REQUIRED COURSES
WLD 170 Blueprint Reading for Welding 2
WLD 171 Blueprint Reading for Welding Laboratory 3
WLD 151 Basic Welding A 2 OR
WLD 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (2) AND
WLD 121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Fillet Laboratory (3) OR
WLD 130 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (2) AND
WLD 131 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Fillet Laboratory (3) OR
WLD 140 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (2) AND
WLD 141 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Fillet Laboratory (3) OR
WLD 152 Basic Welding B (5)
Total Credits 7-10 hours
PRODUCTION LINE WELDER
REQUIRED COURSES
WLD 130 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 2
WLD 131 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Fillet Laboratory 3
WLD 140 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 2
WLD 141 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Fillet Laboratory 3
WLD 100 Oxy-Fuel Systems 2 OR
WLD 110 Cutting Processes (2)
WLD 101 Oxy-Fuel Systems Laboratory 2 OR
WLD 111 Cutting Processes Laboratory (3)
WLD 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 2
WLD 121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Fillet Laboratory 3
Total Credits 19-20 hours
ARC WELDER
REQUIRED COURSES
WLD 100 Oxy-Fuel Systems 2 OR
WLD 110 Cutting Processes (2)
WLD 101 Oxy-Fuel Systems Laboratory 2 OR
WLD 111 Cutting Processes Laboratory (3)
WLD 120 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 2
WLD 121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Fillet Laboratory 3 OR
WLD 123 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Groove Welds with Backing Laboratory (3) OR
WLD 225 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Open Groove Laboratory (3)
WLD 130 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 2
WLD 131 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Fillet Laboratory 3 OR
WLD 133 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Groove Laboratory (3)
WLD 140 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 2
WLD 141 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Fillet Laboratory 3 OR
WLD 143 Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Fillet Groove Laboratory (3)
WLD 170 Blueprint Reading for Welding 2
WLD 171 Blueprint Reading for Welding Laboratory 3
Total 24-25 hours
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Curriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway Community and Technical College.
