Welding Technology
Welding Technology Course Listing
Welding plays a critical role in every aspect of our everyday life. The Welding Technology Program at WTC introduces the students to real world experiences, provides students entry level training and practical skills in Oxy-Fuel cutting (OFC), SMAW (Arc), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux Core) as well as GTAW (TIG) welding. In addition to preparing students for American Welding Society (AWS) welder performance certifications, students will also learn shop safety practices as well as blueprint reading. In order to perform as a welder, the student must know basic math and be able to work with fractions and decimals.
WTC and CCTC offer a fast track option for juniors/seniors. Qualified students will work towards articulating courses and will enroll in CCTC and take courses. Students who complete the fast track program will earn their Welding Certification the summer after graduation.
Welding Technology 1 634083CD
Grades 10 - 12
2 units
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces the student to welding processes and safety practices. The student will be required to safely perform the following: oxy-acetylene cutting, shielded metal arc welding, and gas metal arc welding. Information about all equipment and filler materials will be presented in the textbook, supplemental materials and in hands-on projects. The student will learn safe and efficient operations of small as well as large equipment used in welding industries. In addition, the student will produce products using measurement techniques to 1/16 of an inch. Upon successful completion of Welding 1, the student will be prepared to advance to Welding 2.
Welding Technology 2 634183CD
Grades 11 – 12
2 units
Prerequisite: Welding Technology 1
This course is designed to prepare the student for a welding career and will give them excellent job-entry skills. The student will learn advanced techniques of shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and plasma arc cutting processes. The student will also learn blueprint reading used in the welding industry. Safety rules will continue to be stressed in the curriculum. Upon successful completion of Welding 2, the student may be eligible to participate in dual enrollment fast track welding courses for college credit through Central Carolina Technical College. There is an articulation agreement with CCTC for students to earn credit for WLD 106 - Gas and Arc Welding and WLD 111 - Ard Welding 1.
Welding Technology 3 634283CD
Grade12
1 unit
Prerequisite: Welding Technology 2 and enrolled in the CCTC Dual Enrollment Fast Track Program - Welding Certificate and teacher recommendation
Students who have successfully completed the Level 1 and Level 2 courses and have enrolled in the CCTC dual enrollment fast track program. Curriculum continues beyond Level 2.
Welding Technology 4 634383CD
Grade 12
1 Unit
Prerequisite: Welding Technology 3 and enrolled in the CCTC Dual Enrollment Fast Track program - Welding Certificate
This course is for students who have successfully completed the Level 1, 2, and 3 welding courses and have enrolled in the CCTC Dual Enrollment Fast track program. Curriculum continues beyond level 3.
CCTC Dual Enrollment Fast Track Program -Welding Certificate
WTC and CCTC offer a dual enrollment fast track option for junior/seniors. Qualified students will work towards articulation courses in the Junior Year (WLD 106 and WLD 111) and will enroll in CCTC and take courses their Senior year. Students who complete the fast track progam will earn their Welding Certificate Certification the summer after graduation.
Senior Year (FALL)
DE College Skills (COL 105) 481021CW
This course is a study of the purposes of higher education and provides a general orientation to the function and resources of the college. The course is designed to help freshman adjust to the college community, develop a better understanding of the learning process, and acquire essential academic survival skills. New transfer students are also encouraged to complete this course to assist with familiarity with the CCTC Student Support and Resources.
DE Basic Industrial Skills (IMT 211) 624700EW
This course is designed to give students an introduction to power tools, blueprints, and rigging. Students will learn basic communication and employability skills as related to industrial applications.
Senior Year (Spring)
DE Print Reading 1 (WLD 103) 636501EQ
This is a basic course that includes the fundamental of print reading, the meaning of lines, views, dimensions, notes, specifications, and structural shapes. Welding symbols and assembly drawings as used in fabrication work are also covered.
DE Arc Welding 2 (WLD 1113) 635200EW
This course is a study of arc welding of ferrous and/or non-ferrous metals. It is a continuation of Arc Welding 1. Students ill continue to demonstrate safe working practices while advancing thier skills in the Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process open rod and the ability to prepare test coupons using oxy-fuel cutting equipment and complete a 3/8 plate test using backing in the 2G, 3G, and 4G,positions using the E7018 electrodes using the AWS D1.1 as code
DE Inert Gas Welding Ferrous (WLD 132) 634400EW
This course covers set up and adjustments of equipment and fundamental techniques for welding ferrous metals. Students will demonstrate the ability to properly identify all parts of the GTAW (TIG) equipment, walk the cup while adding filler metal making T-joints in the 2F, 3F, and 4F positions, run root passes on plate in the 2G and 3G positions, and fill and cap test welds on the plate on the 2G and 3G positions.
DE Fabrication Welding (WLD 160) 835500EW
This course covers layout and fabrication procedures as they pertain to sheet metal and structural steel shapes. The course will also include shop safety and hand and power tools.
Summer after High School Graduation (CCTC Credit only)
Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 (WLD 1009)
This course covers all position welding and advanced techniques for welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Maintenance Welding (WLD 142)
This course covers gas and are welding processes used in maintenance shops.
Advance Fabrication Welding (WLD 222)
This course covers the layout, construction, and assembly of metal projects using metal working and welding equipment.