Welding Technician

Welding Technician Technical Diploma

Program Code: 30-457-1

For more information: wctc.edu/welding-tech

Welders fuse metal parts together to create a permanent bond. In this program, develop knowledge of print reading; learn safe handling techniques for gas cylinders, manual and machine oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting and air carbon arc cutting; and become introduced to gas metal arc welding/flux core arc welding techniques.

The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:

Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C-
Program GPA = 2.0

Build your degree along a career pathway.  

Start with a couple of courses or an entry-level credential to enter the job market in your area of interest, then continue with higher credentials on your educational path for job advancement and higher wages.

Related Certificates you can earn along the way:

• GMAW/Fabricator Technical Certificate
• Industrial Laser Operator Technical Certificate 

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate industry recognized safety practices.
2. Form materials to detailed drawings.
3. Cut materials to detailed drawings.
4. Join materials to detailed drawings.
5. Layout components/assemblies.
6. Inspect product.

Critical Life Skills

To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multicultural and collaborative, we provide curricular and co-curricular opportunities to develop critical life skills. WCTC is committed to teaching all students the following skills:

• Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
• Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.

Listed below are the required courses for this program.  An Academic Advisor can help you develop your program plan and select the term and course schedule that works best for you.