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Welding Diploma
In the Welding Diploma Program, students will develop technical skills and practical experiences related to cutting metal. In addition, they will interpret manufacturing and construction drawings and measurements used in the field. Students will also apply gained knowledge of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes, as well as pipe welding techniques related to these four welding processes. Students are eligible for certification of completion and membership for: OSHA 10 Safety Training Course, National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Core Curriculum, (NCCER) Welding Level 1, 2, and 3, and American Welding Society (AWS) Membership.
A total of 960 contact hours is required and divided into 260 lecture hours and 700 lab hours. The program consists of 61 quarter credits. Employment opportunities include Aluminum Welder, Maintenance Welder, and Mig Welder.