Basic Welding, Certificate - WLD6
A wide variety of career opportunities are available to students who prepare for actual work situations through practical training in welding. Students in this program will learn the basic skills to weld using GMAW and SMAW welding processes.
Requirements
| Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course Information | ||
| WLD 102 | Introduction to Welding | 2 |
| WLD 103 | Print Reading I | 1 |
| WLD 105 | Print Reading II | 1 |
| WLD 108 | Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WLD 113 | Arc Welding II | 4 |
| WLD 115 | Arc Welding III | 4 |
| WLD 142 | Maintenance Welding | 3 |
| Subtotal | 19 | |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Graduation Plan
Fall Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| WLD 102 | Introduction to Welding | 2 |
| WLD 103 | Print Reading I | 1 |
| WLD 108 | Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WLD 142 | Maintenance Welding | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| WLD 105 | Print Reading II | 1 |
| WLD 113 | Arc Welding II | 4 |
| WLD 115 | Arc Welding III | 4 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Spring Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Hours | |
| WLD 102 | Introduction to Welding | 2 |
| WLD 103 | Print Reading I | 1 |
| WLD 108 | Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WLD 142 | Maintenance Welding | 3 |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| WLD 113 | Arc Welding II | 4 |
| WLD 115 | Arc Welding III | 4 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| WLD 105 | Print Reading II | 1 |
| Hours | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Summer Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer Semester | Hours | |
| WLD 102 | Introduction to Welding | 2 |
| WLD 108 | Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WLD 142 | Maintenance Welding | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| WLD 103 | Print Reading I | 1 |
| WLD 113 | Arc Welding II | 4 |
| WLD 115 | Arc Welding III | 4 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| WLD 105 | Print Reading II | 1 |
| Hours | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Application and Advising
If you are ready to start your education, there are a few simple steps involved in enrolling at Piedmont Technical College.
Advising Information
The following information provides a guide for advisors who are helping students enroll in this program.
Program Notes
Students may begin this program in the fall, spring and summer semesters depending on booth availability.
WLD courses are offered during days and evenings.
Students who work alternating shifts are encouraged to enroll in the certificate program and to rotate between day and evening classes to fit his/her work schedule.
Graduates can complete an Associate Degree in General Technology with completion of additional coursework.
Students should be prepared to purchase first semester welding supplies costing $226.60. Supplies for the second semester of welding will cost approximately $150.
Program Purpose Statement
The Welding Technology Program is dedicated to welding education, technology and to the success of students. Students in this program will learn various welding techniques, careers and skills needed to be successful in the Welding Technology field. The Welding Technology Program offers a diploma and certificates
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Explain and read occupationally specific prints for welders and fabricate from a blueprint.
- Meet standards on oxyacetylene cutting and shielding metal arc welding.
- Demonstrate the manipulative skills to perform basic fillet and groove welds.
- Practice safety procedures for oxyacetylene cutting GMAW and SMAW.
- Test to certification standards on fillet and groove welds.