Program
The Welding Technology program has been designed to prepare the student to enter the workforce as a
qualified entry-level welder. A Qualified Welder is one who is Certified in one or more welding processes and
who has an understanding of the basic requirements of the craft. All Welding Options have been designed to
teach the student the welding techniques and processes used in that particular field. Emphasis will be placed
on welding safety and weld quality.
The welding lab at Western Wyoming Community College is an American Welding Society Accredited
Testing Facility. As such, as students go through our program, they will be given the opportunity to pass weld
qualification tests. If successful, students will be issued Welder Performance Qualification Test records to
verify their skills.
Jobs available to Certified Welders include: Plant Maintenance Welder (Power Plants, Chemical Plants,
Oil Refineries), Oilfield Facilities/Pipeline Welding, Fabrication Shop Fitter/Welders, and many others.
Plant Operators - Welding
Program for A.A.S. Degree in Welding Technology Mine Maintenance Option
Freshman Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Credit |
|
Spring Semester |
Credit |
*Oxyacetylene Welding
(WELD 1710) |
2 |
*SMAW Stainless Steel Basic (WELD 1950) |
3 |
*Oxyacetylene Cutting (WELD 1715) |
1 |
*Groove Welding Plate
(WELD 1840) |
3 |
*Shielded Metal Arc Weld (WELD 1755) |
3 |
*Gas Metal Arc Welding (WELD 1770) |
3 |
*Adv. Shielded Metal Arc (WELD 1760) |
3 |
English Comp I (ENGL 1010) |
3 |
*Industrial Safety (TECH 1600) |
3 |
*Metallurgy (TECH 1550) |
3 |
*Reading Technical Schematics (TECH 1680) |
3 |
Health & Human Activity |
1 |
US Government |
3 |
|
|
Total |
18 |
Total |
16 |
Sophomore Year |
|
| Fall Semester |
Credit |
|
Spring Semester |
Credit |
*Pipe Weld I (WELD 2510) |
3 |
*Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - plate
(WELD 1780) |
3 |
*Downhill Pipe Welding (WELD 2530) |
3 |
*Pipe Layout & Fabrication
(WELD 2540) |
4 |
Technical Writing (ENGL 2010) |
3 |
*Welding Inspection Technology
(WELD 2670) |
4 |
Approved Computer Course |
3 |
Concepts of Physics
(PHYS 1050) |
4 |
Interpersonal Commun.
(COMM 1030) |
3 |
Assessment Requirement |
0-1 |
Health & Human Activity |
1 |
|
|
Total |
16 |
Total |
15-16 |
|
| .*Required courses to receive A.A.S. degree in Welding Technology, Mine Maintenance Option |
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