Welding and Joining Technology Diploma
WAJ2
Availability: Appalachian Campus, Paulding Campus
Program Purpose: The Welding and Joining Technology program includes training in shielding metal arc, oxyacetylene, tungsten inert gas, metallic inert gas, oxyfuel gas cutting, plasma arc cutting, and gouging. Students also learn about metals, electrodes, and filler materials. Some classroom training is involved, but the major emphasis is development of welding skills through actual hands-on practice. Career Information: Welders are usually employed in metal-working industries, auto-manufacturing companies, construction firms, or in the field of repair and maintenance. Potential positions include welder helpers, arc welder, oxyacetylene welder, gas shielded welder, repair welder, combination welder, fitter welder, production line welder, salvage welder, and welding machine operator (or helper). Opportunities in welding exist for males and females.
This program is eligible for the HOPE Career Grant. For more information on the HOPE Career Grant, visit http://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/hope-career-grant/
Diploma Requirements
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I
Language Arts/Communication
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Occupational Courses
| 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 |
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
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| COMP 1500 | Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace | 3 |
Choose one of the Following Program Electives:
Total Credit Hours: 51