Welding Technology
The Welding Technology program provides specialized training to prepare students for entry-level positions as a welder. All aspects of welding are covered including oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, braze welding, arc welding, gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and pipe welding.
Graduation Requirements
Certificate in Welding Technology: A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. A minimum of 9 credits earned toward the certificate must be completed at SENMC.
AAS in Welding Technology: ENGL 1110G Composition I with a C- or higher; placement into college-level math and reading courses or completion of developmental courses with a C- or higher; cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. A minimum of 15 of the 63 credits for the associate’s degree must be completed at SENMC.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify, recognize, and differentiate between an orthographic and isometric drawing also line type’s structural shapes, pipe, and fittings on a print.
- Read, identify, and define scales sizes, tolerances, local and general notes, also read material lists and specifications.
- Read, compile materials and data, and construct using a blueprint. Identify weld size and position from the welding symbols, and produce a rough sketch for construction.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate… The use of a welding rod and Tig weld around a 6G pipe.
- Explain… Tig and stick machine set-up around a 6G pipe.
- Define… More advanced terminology used in the pipe welding profession.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the use of carbon electrodes in all 4 positions on 3/8” and 1” plate
- Explain the testing procedures on 3/8” and 1” plate
- Define all testing procedures to include destructive and dye testing