Entry-Level Welder Diploma
Entry Time
Fall
Award
Diploma
2 terms
The Entry-Level Welder diploma program includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Prepares students for a SENSE 1 level credential from the American Welding Society.
Welder certifications to American Welding Society codes are available in several welding processes.
This program requires completion of 3G vertical up with backing and open-root certifications.
This diploma is eligible for state and federal financial aid.
Diploma Requirements
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| WEL-228 | Introduction to Welding, Safety & Health of Welders: SENSE1 | 1 |
| WEL-244 | Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer: SENSE1 | 2 |
| WEL-274 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding I: SENSE1 | 3 |
| MAT-765 | Welding Mathematics | 3 |
| WEL-269 | Thermal Cutting Processes | 3 |
| WEL-251 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for Carbon Steel: SENSE1 | 2 |
| WEL-245 | Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer: SENSE1 | 2 |
| Communications Course | 3 | |
| Term Totals: | 19 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| WEL-275 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding II: SENSE1 | 3 |
| WEL-254 | Welding Inspection and Testing Principles: SENSE1 | 1 |
| IND-156 | Microcomputers for the Trades | 2 |
| WEL-273 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Stainless Steel And Aluminum | 3 |
| WEL-268 | Flux Cored Arc Welding Self-Shielded/Gas-Shielded | 3 |
| WEL-233 | Print Reading and Welding Symbol Interpretation: SENSE1 | 3 |
| Term Totals: | 15 | |
| Program Totals: | 34 | |