Combination and Pipe Welding

The Welding Technology program is designed to prepare students with in-depth training and skills for entry-level employment in a wide variety of careers as a welder in light or heavy fabrication, construction, and manufacturing. Training focuses on the theory and application to provide essential skills in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes in all positions, using plate and pipe. Students will also gain knowledge in layout and fabrication as well as blueprint reading for welders, safety, and metallurgy. The program is offered at the Wharton campus only.

Successful graduates will complete the program with 19 industry recognized certificates:

1. WCJC Combination Welding course completion certificate
2. Code Testing: individual destructive testing certifications according to AWS D1.1 and ASME for fillets, plate, and pipe joints. Administered by a 3^rd party CWI
   • (2) Fillet Break Test - WLDG 1418 - SMAW or FCAW
   • (2) Plate Bend Test - WLDG 1457  - SMAW or FCAW - 3G and 4G
   • (2) Pipe Bend Test - WLDG 2453  - SMAW, GTAW or FCAW - both test 6G
3. (12) AWS certificates in welding-related topics through the American Welding Society Online Library
   • Science of Non Destructive Testing
   • Welding Safety
   • Welding Fundamentals I
   • Welding Fundamentals II
   • Welding Fundamentals III
   • Welding Symbols
   • Metallurgy I
   • Metallurgy II
   • Fabrication Math I
   • Fabrication Math II
   • Destructive Testing
   • Welding Economics

Entrance Requirements:

• Must apply and meet all admission requirements to WCJC.
• College entrance testing (TSI) is NOT required for acceptance into the program.
• Students will be required to provide their own tools and personal protective equipment.

NOTE: Courses do not have to be taken together as a semester block; they may be registered for individually.