Welding Technology Diploma

Academic Programs

Career Path

Industrial Technology

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Program Options

Degree, Certificate or Diploma

Locations

Council Bluffs Campus

Program Information

The Welding Technology diploma program of study prepares students to enter into the industry as production, maintenance, or job shop welders. Students learn fundamental techniques and principles, metallurgy, fabrication, layout, estimating, and repair. Students will learn the different career options and welding certifications to better prepare them for the welding industry. 

Students who complete this diploma will have earned a Welding certificate by completion. 

New program pending state and regional accreditation approval

Job Outlook

  • 1,195 Jobs (2020)
  • +1.1% Change (2020-2025)

What will you do

Welder takes various metal components and uses intense heat to fuse them together to form a final product. Thus, they must have the strength and skills to manage welding equipment. After completing a postsecondary training program they can be employed in numerous industries, including construction, steel, aerospace and motor vehicles, each of which may depend on their level of expertise.

Wages

  • Entry: $16.06
  • Average: $19.66
  • Experienced: $30.64

Career Examples

  • Welders
  • Journeyman Welders
  • Welders/Fabricators
  • Mig Welders
  • Fitters/Welders
  • Combination Welders
  • Forklift Operators
  • Production Welders

First Semester

WEL 228 - Introduction to Welding, Safety, and Health of Workers 1.0 Credit(s)
WEL 233 - Print Reading and Welding Symbol Interpretations 3.0 Credit(s)
WEL 149 - Arc Welding 3.0 Credit(s)
WEL 256 - Gas Metal Arc Welding 4.5 Credit(s)
WEL 259 - Oxy-Acetylene Arc Welding 1.0 Credit(s)
WEL 192 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 16.5 Credits

Second Semester

MAT 743 - Technical Math 1 3.0 Credit(s)
MFG 190 - Metallurgy 2.0 Credit(s)
WEL 301 - Pipe Welding 2 Credit(s)
WEL 240 - Welding Fabrication/ Certification 3 Credit(s)
WEL 208 - Introduction to Fabrication 2 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 12.0 Credits

Total Semester Hours Required: 28.5

Notes:

1May substitute for MAT 102 or higher

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Program Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of the program students will:

Upon the successful completion of the program students will:

  • Demonstrate appropriate safe work habits when operating oxyfuel and electric welding equipment and function safely in a welding environment.
  • Demonstrate welding operations with the appropriate process on various metals and situations.
  • Display manipulative skills with various welding processes to assure adequate weld integrity and appearance.
  • Interpret blueprint welding symbols to fabricate components.
  • Demonstrate the principles and application of metallurgy.
  • Demonstrate basic pipe welding skills.
  • Fabricate a welding project using multiple welding techniques.
  • Identify multiple welding certification processes for the different career opportunities within welding.

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