Welding and Joining Technology (WAJ2) Diploma

Campus Availability and Advisement:

• Floyd County Campus Advisor: Brandon Johnson
• Walker County Campus Advisor: Jeremiah Cooper
• Whitfield Murray Campus Advisor: Billy Brown or Matthew Daniel

Program Description:

The Welding and Joining Technology diploma is designed to prepare students for careers in the welding industry. Program learning opportunities develop academic, technical, 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, have the qualifications of a welding and joining technician, and are prepared to take qualification tests.

Entrance Requirements:

Entrance Dates: Fall and Spring Semester (Pre-Occupational Courses Any Semester)

Age: Minimum of 16 years of age

Basic Skills Courses (8 Credit Hours)

EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
	OR
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
ENGL 1005	Applied Technical Communication	3
	OR
ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3

Occupational Curriculum (46 Credit Hours)

WELD 1000	Introduction to Welding Technology	4
WELD 1010	Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting	4
WELD 1030	Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology	4
WELD 1040	Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1050	Horizontal Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1060	Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1070	Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1090	Gas Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1110	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	4
WELD 1120	Preparation for Industrial Qualification	4
XXXX xxxx	Occupational Electives	6

Total Credit Hours: 54 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation