Official Program Description registered with the NC Community College System:
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Welding Technology program, a graduate should be able to:
- Weld a V-Groove in all positions using the SMAW process.
- Weld Lap, T, and Corner joint using the GMAW process in steel, aluminum, and stainless.
- Weld a Lap, T, and Corner joint using the GTAW process in steel, aluminum, and stainless.
Diploma Awarded
A Diploma in the Welding Technology program is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
Note
Students are required to purchase a few specific tools. Costs are available by calling a Welding Technology instructor at (919) 739-6806 or (919) 739-6816.
For More Information
The Welding Technology program is in the Applied Technology Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6806 or (919) 739-6816 or visit us at our website at www.waynecc.edu.
First Semester
Second Semester
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 4 | 3 |
| WLD 115 | SMAW (Stick) Plate | 11 | 5 |
| WLD 122 | GMAW (MIG) Plate/Pipe | 7 | 3 |
| WLD 132 | GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe | 7 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Third Semester
| WLD 116 | SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe | 10 | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 37