WA12 NCCER Welding and Joining Technician, Diploma

Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses

Program Entrance Term: Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program: 3 terms
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 40

Program Description

The NCCER Welding and Joining Technician diploma prepares students for careers in the welding industry. Program learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates receive a Welding Technology diploma, have qualifications of a welding technician, and are prepared to take qualification tests required by industry. The program emphasizes welding theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Admission Requirements

  • Submit completed application and application fee
  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
  • Meet assessment requirements

The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.

Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.

Program Courses

First Term

COFC 1080Construction Trades Core

4

WELD 1015Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

4

WELD 1025Shielded Metal Arc Welding II

3

Choose one of the following course clusters

WELD 1005/1035 Cluster
WELD 1005Welding & Cutting Fundamentals

3

AND

WELD 1035Gas Metal & Flux-Cored Arc Welding

3

WELD 1007/1037 Cluster
WELD 1007Welding Technology Fundamentals

3

AND

WELD 1037GMAW & FCAW Welding

4

Second Term

WELD 1045Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

3

WELD 1085SMAW Stainless Steel Groove Welds

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Third Term

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

2

WELD 1125GMAW & GTAW Aluminum Plate Welds

3

Specific Occupational Elective (3-4)

Specific Occupational Elective (3-4)

Specific Occupational Electives:

WELD 1055Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Welds

3

WELD 1065GMAW & FCAW Pipe Welds

4

WELD 1075Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe Welding

4

WELD 1151Fabrication Processes

3