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 equip students with advanced skills and hands-on experience. Also, students will be able  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. 

Job Outlook

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

What will you do

Graduates of the Welding Technology Diploma program are in high demand across industries such as manufacturing, construction, aerospace, and automotive. With specialized skills in advanced welding techniques and pipe welding procedures, you’ll be prepared for lucrative career opportunities.

 

Wages

  • Entry: $16.85
  • Average: $21.01
  • Experienced: $23.09

Career Examples

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

First Semester

WEL 103 - Oxy-Acetylene Welding & Brazing 1.0 Credit(s)
WEL 149 - Fundamentals of Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3.0 Credit(s)
WEL 208 - Introduction to Fabrication 2.0 Credit(s)
WEL 233 - Print Reading and Welding Symbol Interpretations 3.0 Credit(s)
WEL 256 - Gas Metal Arc Welding 4.5 Credit(s)
MAT 743 - Technical Math 1 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 16.5 Credits

Second Semester

MFG 190 - Metallurgy 2.0 Credit(s)
WEL 192 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4.0 Credit(s)
WEL 240 - Welding Fabrication/ Certification 3.0 Credit(s)
WEL 303 - Pipe Welding/SMAW 3.0 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:

  • Interpret welds and welding symbols in all sections of a blueprint.
  • Employ welding techniques to create a qualifiable weldment.
  • Assess the quality of completed welds using inspection tools.
  • Fabricate projects using blueprints and layout methods and tools.
  • Weld pipe using the vertical down welding procedure.

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