Welding and Joining Technology
Diploma
Contact Information
Tommy Lyles
706-771-4107
Augusta Campus - Building 700

Tommy Greer
706-771-4106
Augusta Campus - Building 700

Franklin Deon Cox
706-437-6804
Waynesboro Campus

Entrance Dates: Fall, Winter Spring and Summer
Length of Program: Four Quarters
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 75

Program Description

The Welding and Joining Technology program is designed to prepare 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. The program emphasizes welding theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Welding and Joining Technology Diploma and are prepared to take qualification tests. High school or GED graduation is required for graduation from this program.

Employment Opportunities

The Welding and Joining Technology graduate will be employable as a construction welder, industrial welder, or special purpose welder. Graduates readily find employment in the many welding, steel fabrication, railroad repair and rebuilding, and heavy construction industries in the area.

Curriculum Outline Credits
General Core Courses 13
ENG 100 English 5
MAT 100 Basic Mathematics 5
EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3
Occupational Courses 57
WLD 100 Introduction to Welding Technology 6
WLD 101 Oxyfuel Cutting 4
WLD 103 Blueprint Reading I 3
WLD 104 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 6
WLD 105 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II 6
WLD 106 Shielded Metal Arc Welding III 6
WLD 107 Shielded Metal Arc Welding IV 6
WLD 108 Blueprint Reading II 3
WLD 109 Gas Metal Arc Welding 6
WLD 110 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4
WLD 112 Preparation for Industrial Qualification 4
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
Occupational Electives 5
WLD 150 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 5
WLD 152 Pipe Welding 5
WLD 153 Flux Cored Arc Welding 5