The Welding Technology program offers specialized welding and fabrication instruction through theoretical, practical and technical learning objectives and strategies. The core curriculum specializes in welding and fabrication and delves into the expanses of welding technology as a whole. Students are first introduced to welding, cutting and fabrication safety; theory and fundamentals; and then transition to more advanced welding and fabrication processes and application, such as weld quality, inspection testing and repair techniques and automated welding and cutting systems and operations. Students who successfully complete this program will have learned a diverse skillset giving them opportunities to enter the workforce as entry-level welders, fabricators, field technicians and positions them for higher learning in welding engineering, welding education or materials science.
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2024-2025 Academic Requirements
The Welding Technology program offers specialized welding and fabrication instruction through theoretical, practical and technical learning objectives and strategies. The core curriculum specializes in welding and fabrication and delves into the expanses of welding technology as a whole. Students are first introduced to welding, cutting and fabrication safety; theory and fundamentals; and then transition to more advanced welding and fabrication processes and application, such as weld quality, inspection testing and repair techniques and automated welding and cutting systems and operations. Students who successfully complete this program will have learned a diverse skillset giving them opportunities to enter the workforce as entry-level welders, fabricators, field technicians and positions them for higher learning in welding engineering, welding education or materials science.
This is a high demand, high wage program, as defined by the Michigan Community College Network.
Eastern Michigan University, several BS degrees;
Pennsylvania College of Technology, BS degree;
Wayne State University, several BS degrees.
Copies can be obtained from the Counseling Office, a program advisor, or from the Curriculum and Assessment Office Web site: https://www.wccnet.edu/learn/transfer-wcc-credits/articulation-agreements.php .
- Division
- Adv Tech/Public Serv Careers
- Department
- Welding and Fabrication Dept
- Advisors
First Semester
| Class | Title | Minimum Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective | Math Elective(s) | 3 | |
| NCT 120 | Introduction to 2D CAD CAM Programming and Applications | 2 | |
| WAF 106 | Welding Print Reading | 3 | |
| WAF 109 | Welding Safety and OSHA Regulations | 2 | |
| WAF 125 | Introduction to Welding Processes I | 2 | |
| WAF 126 | Introduction to Welding Processes II | 2 | |
| Total | 14 | ||
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
- Total Credits Required
- 66