The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provides the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
Courses
COURSES
Required Courses for Program | DIP | C1 | C2 | |
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success * | ✔ | ||
ENG 111 | Writing Inquiry | ✔ | ||
MAT 110 | Math Calculations and Literacy | ✔ | ||
WLD 110 | Cutting Processes | ✔ | ✔ | |
WLD 111 | Oxy-Fuel Welding | ✔ | ||
WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | ✔ | ✔ | |
WLD 115 | SMAW (Stick) Plate | ✔ | ✔ | |
WLD 116 | SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe | ✔ | ||
WLD 121 | GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate | ✔ | ✔ | |
WLD 122 | GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe | ✔ | ||
WLD 131 | GTAW (TIG) Plate | ✔ | ✔ | |
WLD 132 | GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe ** | ✔ | ||
WLD 141 | Symbol and Specifications | ✔ | ✔ | |
WLD 151 | Fabrication I ** | ✔ | ✔ | |
WLD 261 | Certification Practices | ✔ | ||
Total Semester Hours Required for Degree | 41-42 | 12 | 12 |
Courses with matching symbols indicate OR/AND requirements. Review back page or contact Student Development for more information.
DIP = Diploma
C1= Certificate (Basic)
C2 = Certificate (Intermediate)
✔ Denotes required for degree completion
Outlook for Employment
Outlook for EMPLOYMENT
Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry- level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
Welders
Solderers
Cutters
Brazers
Machine Setters
Process for Admissions
Process for ADMISSIONS
• Submit a complete Application for Admission to the Office of Admissions.
• Submit official transcript(s) of high school education and all post-high school course work to the Office of Admissions if requested. Office GED scores or transcript of courses for the Adult High School Diploma may be submitted in lieu of the high school transcript.
• Complete the Admission Placement Test.
• Diploma and certificate admission requirements may vary. Contact the Admissions Office for details.
Program CONTACT
Person County Campus
Scott Tatum (336) 322-2173
scott.tatum@piedmontcc.edu
Person County Campus – F101
Walter Montgomery, Dean
(336) 322-2258
walter.montgomery@piedmontcc.edu
Person County Campus – L119
Caswell County Campus
John Moser
(336) 694-4212
john.moser@piedmontcc.edu
Caswell County Campus
Walter Montgomery, Dean
(336) 322-2258
walter.montgomery@piedmontcc.edu
Person County Campus – L119
Suggested Course Sequence - Full Time Student
Suggested Course Sequence – Full-time Student
Course# | Course Name | CL. | LB. | CLIN. | CR. |
FALL SEMESTER | |||||
ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
ENG 111 | Writing Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
WLD 110 | Cutting Processes | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
WLD 112 | Basic Welding Processes | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
WLD 141 | Symbol and Specifications | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
7 | 0 | 0 | 11 | ||
SPRING SEMESTER | |||||
MAT 110 | Math Calculations and Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
WLD 115 | SMAW (Stick) Plate | 2 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
WLD 121 | GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
WLD 131 | GTAW (TIG) Plate | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
8 | 23 | 0 | 16 | ||
SUMMER SEMESTER | |||||
WLD 151 | Fabrication I OR | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
WLD 132 | GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
1-2 | 6 | 0 | 3-4 | ||
FALL SEMESTER | |||||
WLD 111 | Oxy-Fuel Welding | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
WLD 116 | SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe | 1 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
WLD 122 | GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe | 1 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
WLD 261 | Certification Practices | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
4 | 21 | 0 | 11 | ||
20-21 | 60 | 0 | 41-42 | ||
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMA: 41-42 |
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