Welding Program
Division of Technical Studies
Program Mission
The mission of the Welding Program is to provide instruction and related hands-on experience in the world of cutting and welding technology.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Welding Program will be able to:
- Integrate safety practices related to specific hazards/environment and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure a safe and secure workspace.
- Structure a productive welding workspace through proper machine set-up, calibration, and material application.
- Produce quality welds according to specifications and position using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes.
- Produce quality cuts according to specifications using Oxyfuel Cutting (OFC) and Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC) processes.
- Interpret technical information used on welding drawings and blueprints.
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campuses/Sites Offered
- Florida Parishes Campus (Greensburg)
- Hammond Area Campus (Hammond)
- Lacombe Campus (Lacombe)
- Livingston Campus (Walker)
- Rayburn Correctional Center (Angie)
- Sullivan Campus (Bogalusa)
Technical Diploma in Welding
The following criteria must be satisfied towards completion of the Technical Diploma:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | 33 | |
Concentration Area (choose one of four below) | 12 | |
SMAW Process Core | ||
FCAW Process Core | ||
GTAW Process Core | ||
GMAW Process Core | ||
Total Hours | 45 |
Required Courses:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
WELD 1110 | Occupational Orient and Safety | 3 |
WELD 1120 | Blueprint, Metal & Weld Sym | 3 |
WELD 1130 | Welding Inspection & Testing | 2 |
WELD 1210 | Oxyfuel Systems | 2 |
WELD 1310 | Cutting Processes-CAC/PAC | 2 |
WELD 1410 | SMAW - BASIC Beads | 2 |
WELD 1411 | SMAW - Fillet Weld | 3 |
WELD 1412 | SMAW V Grove BU/Gouge | 3 |
WELD 1420 | SMAW - V - Groove Open | 4 |
WELD 2110 | FCAW - Basic Fillet Welds | 3 |
WELD 2210 | GTAW - Basic Multi-Joint | 3 |
WELD 2310 | GMAW - Basic Fillet Weld | 3 |
Total Hours | 33 |
Concentration Area:
Choose one of the four Concentration Areas listed below towards completion of Technical Diploma.
SMAW Process Concentration:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
WELD 1510 | SMAW - PIPE 2G | 4 |
WELD 1511 | SMAW--Pipe 5G | 4 |
WELD 1512 | SMAW--Pipe 6G | 4 |
Total Hours | 12 |
FCAW Process Concentration:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
WELD 2112 | FCAW Pipe 5G | 4 |
WELD 2113 | FCAW Pipe 2G | 4 |
WELD 2114 | FCAW Pipe 6G | 4 |
Total Hours | 12 |
GTAW Process Concentration:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
WELD 2220 | GTAW - PIPE 5G | 4 |
WELD 2221 | GTAW - PIPE 2G | 4 |
WELD 2222 | GTAW - PIPE 6G | 4 |
Total Hours | 12 |
GMAW Process Concentration:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
WELD 2320 | GMAW--Pipe 2G | 4 |
WELD 2321 | GMAW--Pipe 5G | 4 |
WELD 2322 | GMAW--6G | 4 |
Total Hours | 12 |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies
The highest exit point in the Welding program is the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Welding. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
General Education Core | 15 | |
Technical Diploma in Welding | 45 | |
Total Hours | 60 |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Arc Welder GTAW:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
WELD 1110 | Occupational Orient and Safety | 3 |
WELD 1210 | Oxyfuel Systems | 2 |
WELD 1310 | Cutting Processes-CAC/PAC | 2 |
WELD 2210 | GTAW - Basic Multi-Joint | 3 |
Welding Electives (GMAW Courses Only) | 12 | |
Total Hours | 22 |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Arc Welder GMAW:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
WELD 1110 | Occupational Orient and Safety | 3 |
WELD 1210 | Oxyfuel Systems | 2 |
WELD 1310 | Cutting Processes-CAC/PAC | 2 |
WELD 2310 | GMAW - Basic Fillet Weld | 3 |
Welding Electives (GMAW Courses Only) | 12 | |
Total Hours | 22 |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Arc Welder FCAW:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
WELD 1110 | Occupational Orient and Safety | 3 |
WELD 1210 | Oxyfuel Systems | 2 |
WELD 1310 | Cutting Processes-CAC/PAC | 2 |
WELD 2110 | FCAW - Basic Fillet Welds | 3 |
Welding Electives (FCAW Courses Only) | 12 | |
Total Hours | 22 |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Arc Welder SMAW:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
WELD 1110 | Occupational Orient and Safety | 3 |
WELD 1210 | Oxyfuel Systems | 2 |
WELD 1310 | Cutting Processes-CAC/PAC | 2 |
WELD 1410 | SMAW - BASIC Beads | 2 |
WELD 1420 | SMAW - V - Groove Open | 4 |
Welding Electives (SMAW Courses Only) | 12 | |
Total Hours | 25 |
Certificate and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Welder Fundamentals:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
WELD 1410 | SMAW - BASIC Beads | 2 |
WELD 2110 | FCAW - Basic Fillet Welds | 3 |
WELD 2310 | GMAW - Basic Fillet Weld | 3 |
Total Hours | 8 |
Certificate and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Welder Helper:
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
WELD 1110 | Occupational Orient and Safety | 3 |
WELD 1210 | Oxyfuel Systems | 2 |
WELD 1310 | Cutting Processes-CAC/PAC | 2 |
Total Hours | 7 |
Special Comments:
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Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 years.
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Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
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