Welding Programs

The welding program at the Willett-Pratt Training Center can be tailored for either the beginner or someone with welding experience that wants to learn more. Courses are available in stick welding, pipe welding, MIG, TIG, oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting and blue print reading. The student can select all or parts of the welding program to fit their individual goals. The welding modules may also be included as part of an Associate of Technical Studies degree. State certification is available on-site.

All welding modules are taught as self-paced units. This type of instruction is a unique way for working adults to achieve their goals. The open-entry modular system makes it possible to register for a class at any time during the academic quarter. Students choose a schedule that fits their individual needs. Morning and evening laboratory sections are available.

Curriculum:

• Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  

  WLD 100-119 10 credit hours
  Includes: Oxy-fuel operation and safety; use of E6010, E6011, E6012,
  E6013, E7024, E7018 and hardfacing electrodes. Welding in the flat,
  vertical and overhead positions. State certification test administered at
  the end of this section.

• Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
  

  WLD 120-133 13.5 credit hours
  Includes: Open root welds on plate and pipe in all positions, blueprint
  reading for welders and plasma arc cutting.

• Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
  

  WLD 150-163 11 credit hours
  Includes: Solid wire and flux-core, all positions, plate and pipe, steel
  and aluminum welding.

• Gas Tungstem Arc (TIG)
  

  WLD 200-210 10.5 credit hours
  Includes: Steel, aluminum and stainless, plate and pipe.

• Welding Internship
  

  WLD 290-291 1-4.5 credit hours
  Includes: A 1-12 week job experience with a local employer in the
  welding field; must be taken concurrent with the welding seminar.