Program Descriptions             Welding Department Programs   1. Welding and Joining Technology Diploma   2. Gas Metal Arc Welder Fabricator Certificate   3. Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate   4. Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate   5. Ornamental Iron Fabricator Certificate   6. Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate Welding and Joining Technology Diploma back to top The Welding and Joining Technology diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in the welding industry. Program learning opportunities develop academic, technical, professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes welding theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Welding and Joining Technology dilploma, have the qualifications of a welding and joining technician and are prepared to take qualifications tests. This program is offered by the Welding (WLD) department. Availibility Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood, Winder-Barrow and Dawson Campuses. Requirements Applicant must be at least 16 years of age. High school diploma or GED is required prior to graduation. Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Curriculum General Core Courses Credit Hours Textbooks EMP 1000 Interpersonal Rel/Prof. Dev. 3 View ENG 1010 Fundamentals Of English I 5 View MAT 1012 Foundations Of Mathematics 5 View Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks SCT 100 Introduction To Computers 3 View WLD 100 Introduction To Welding Tech 6 View WLD 101 Oxyfuel Cutting 4 View WLD 103 Blueprint Reading I 3 View WLD 104 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 6 View WLD 105 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II 6 View WLD 106 Shielded Metal Arc Welding III 6 View WLD 107 Shielded Metal Arc Welding IV 6 View WLD 108 Blueprint Reading II 3 View WLD 109 Gas Metal Arc Welding 6 View WLD 110 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4 View WLD 112 Preparation For Ind Qual. 4 View WLD 160 Welding & Joining Half Time In 5 View       - OR - XXX XXX Electives (5) Credit Hours Required For Graduation 73     Gas Metal Arc Welder Fabricator Certificate back to top Gas Metal Arc Welder prepares students for careers in gas metal arc welding. Program graduates will receive a Gas Metal Arc Welder certificate of credit. This program is offered by the Welding (WLD) department. Availibility Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood, Winder-Barrow and Dawson Campuses. Requirements Applicant must be at least 16 years of age. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Curriculum Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks WLD 100 Introduction To Welding Tech 6 View WLD 101 Oxyfuel Cutting 4 View WLD 109 Gas Metal Arc Welding 6 View XXX XXX Electives 3 Credit Hours Required For Graduation 19     Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate back to top Gas Tungsten Arc Welder introduces students to gas tungsten arc welding. Program graduates will receive a Gas Tungsten Arc Welder certificate of credit. This program is offered by the Welding (WLD) department. Availibility Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood and Dawson Campuses. Requirements Applicant must be at least 16 years of age. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Curriculum Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks WLD 100 Introduction To Welding Tech 6 View WLD 101 Oxyfuel Cutting 4 View WLD 110 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4 View XXX XXX Electives 3 Credit Hours Required For Graduation 17     Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate back to top Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welder prepares students for careers in shielded metal arc welding. This program is offered by the Welding (WLD) department. Availibility This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus. Requirements Applicant must be at least 16 years of age. High school diploma or GED is required prior to graduation. Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Curriculum Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks WLD 100 Introduction To Welding Tech 6 View WLD 101 Oxyfuel Cutting 4 View WLD 104 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 6 View Credit Hours Required For Graduation 16     Ornamental Iron Fabricator Certificate back to top Ornamental Iron Fabricator introduces students to ornamental iron welding and fabrication. This program is offered by the Welding (WLD) department. Availibility Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood and Dawson Campuses. Requirements Applicant must be at least 16 years of age. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Curriculum Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks WLD 100 Introduction To Welding Tech 6 View WLD 101 Oxyfuel Cutting 4 View WLD 154 Plasma Cutting 5 View WLD 156 Ornamental Iron Works 5 View Credit Hours Required For Graduation 20     Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate back to top Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welder prepares students for careers in welding. Program graduates will receive an Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welder certificate of credit. This program is offered by the Welding (WLD) department. Availibility Students are accepted every quarter based on course and space availability. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood and Dawson Campuses. Requirements Applicant must be at least 16 years of age. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Additional Requirements  A candidate must have completed Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welder. Curriculum Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks WLD 105 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II 6 View WLD 106 Shielded Metal Arc Welding III 6 View WLD 107 Shielded Metal Arc Welding IV 6 View Credit Hours Required For Graduation 18