Welding Technology
Courses
- Welding Technology — Diploma 32 credits
Welding Technology — Diploma
| Course | Title | Credit |
| WELD1100 | Welding Safety and Theory | 2 |
This course covers the technical process of the welding trade. Included in the course studies are oxy-fuel welding and cutting processes, shielded metal arc welding, machine components, electrode classifications, polarities and functions. Also included will be safety regulations, habits and requirements of the welding trade. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student is expected to spend at least 1 hour per week preparing for class. Attendance is crucial in this class. | ||
| WELD1102 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding I | 4 |
This course covers basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (stick) using various electrodes and currents (polarities) in the flat position. Also emphasized are shop safety and shop ethics. Prerequisites: WELD1100 must be taken while taking WELD1102 or by permission of instructor. Offered: Fall **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 3.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| WELD1104 | Semi-Automatic Arc Welding I | 3 |
This course will teach the student to wire feed carbon steel in all positions, using dual-shield FC (flux cored) wire with CO@ shielding gases and self-shielded FC wire and submerged arc welding. Prerequisites: WELD1100. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 3.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| WELD1106 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I | 3 |
This course is designed for hands on skills training using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (tig) process on a variety of metals including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Also included in the course are machine set-up, safety, and the oxy-fuel welding and cutting processes. Prerequisites: WELD1100 Welding Safety and Theory must be taken while taking WELD1106 or by permission of instructor. Offered: Fall **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 3.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| WELD1108 | Blueprint Reading | 3 |
In this course the student will learn how to interpret weldment fabrication drawings and other types of engineering prints such as assembly, detail, machining and tooling prints. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| WELD1110 | Layout | 3 |
This course is designed to introduce the student to the layout processes of transferring information from blueprints to a working layout. Prerequisites: WELD1108. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| WELD1112 | Welding Fabrication/Qualification | 3 |
This course covers student fabrication experience on a working project. Also covered in this course is the weld certification under the AWS D1.1 code. The passing of this code test is required for a diploma. Prerequisites: WELD1102, WELD1104, WELD1108, WELD1114, and WELD1116. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| WELD1114 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding II | 4 |
This course covers shielded metal arc welding and flux core arc welding out of position. Also presented will be welding qualification certification practices. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 1.00 lecture, 3.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| WELD1116 | Semi-Automatic Arc Welding II | 2 |
This course covers the gas metal arc welding processes on mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Also covered are the mig spray processes on aluminum, mild steel and stainless steel. Prerequisites: WELD1104 or instructor approval. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| WELD1118 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II | 2 |
Using the oxy-acetylene GTAW processes, the student will learn to fusion weld various metals in the flat and vertical positions. Hands-on experience will be emphasized in shape cutting with electric eye machine. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring Credit Breakout: 0.00 lecture, 2.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| Total | 29 | |
| General Education | ||
| Students may select one course from the following. | ||
| COML1400 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
This online-enhanced course covers the basics of using Personal Computers (PC's) and the Microsoft Office Professional suite of programs, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint to create documents, spreadsheets, databases and presentations. Students will also be introduced to the Internet, e-mail and the history of computers. This course meets the Dakota County Technical College's computer literacy requirement. Prerequisites: Recommend a typing speed of 25 words per minute is recommended but not required or COML0900. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer **Articulated** Credit Breakout: 2.00 lecture, 1.00 lab, 0.00 other. | ||
| ENGL1100 | Writing and Research Skills | 3 |
This course emphasizes the process of writing expository and persuasive essays using effective writing skills and a variety of research techniques. Also included in the course content are critical reading and logical reasoning. Prerequisites: Meet qualifying scores on ACCUPLACER test OR successfully complete ENGL0130 OR receive instructor's approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| ENGL1102 | Technical Written Communications | 3 |
This course provides students with the skills needed to effectively communicate in writing in the technical work place. Students will be required to use critical analysis and logical reasoning skills in the preparation of course assignments. Applications focus on specific report formats. The course is for students in technical diploma programs. Prerequisites: Enrollment by advisor or counselor approval. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| SPEE1020 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
This course focuses on the practical and theoretical concepts of human communications and the styles used in personal, social and professional environments. Students will also acquire skills in critical thinking, perception, listening, verbal and non-verbal expressions and conflict resolution. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer Credit Breakout: 3.00 lecture, 0.00 lab, 0.00 other. Student Expectations:Each student will spend at least 6 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class. | ||
| Total | 3 | |
| Total Program Requirements | 32 | |