Degree(s):
Certificate(s):
The associate of applied science degree in welding technology is designed
to prepare the individual for a career as a welding technician in the
fabrication, construction and manufacturing industries. The program includes
hands-on application of SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW and SAW processes, in
all positions, using pipe, plate and structural shapes. The student is
also exposed to basic metallurgy and inspection procedures. The academic
requirements of the program provide the foundation for continued studies
should the student desire to continue his or her education.
The welding technology certificate program prepares the student for
entry-level employment as a structural welder. The program provides the
essential skills and safety practices in SMAW welding procedures in both
structural plate and pipe. Courses completed in this certificate program
may be applied toward the welding technology associate of applied science
degree.
Creation of a product or system requires inspection and testing to ensure
conformance to specification and reliability of operation. The certificate
programs in nondestructive inspection and nondestructive testing are
designed to train students in entry level skills relevant to such industries
as shipbuilding, aeronautic, piping and vessel fabrication, bridge, building
and residential construction. The introduction of ISO (International
Organization for Standardization) has expanded and enhanced the demand
for qualified inspectors and NDT technicians.
New developments in the fields of space exploration, oceanography and
nanotechnology, as well as the demand for lighter and stronger engineering
materials, improved coating for materials and advanced welding techniques
mean that inspectors and technicians must receive a higher level of training.
The nondestructive testing certificate is intended to provide training
to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. Testing methods covered
include codes (AWS, ASME), metallurgy, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle
and ultrasonics. Courses meet the requirements of American Society of
Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) recommended practice SNT-TC-1A.
The nondestructive inspection certificate includes film (radiography)
interpretation and other means of inspecting a material, weldment or
product while maintaining structural integrity. This certificate program
provides an in-depth coverage of the American Welding Society (AWS) and
American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) codes for structural
welding and pressure vessel fabrication. This program adequately prepares
students for the AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) examination.
The general education core will transfer to a variety of colleges and
universities. Contact a counselor, or faculty member at any of the colleges
for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of
courses.