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Job Description:This competency based program will provide an individual with the prerequisite knowledge, skills, work habits and attitude required to perform routine, predictable, proceduralized tasks as defined by the American Welding Society. These entry-level welding tasks involve motor skills and limited theoretical knowledge and are performed under close supervision. Course curriculum follows the AWS specifications for qualification and certification of QC10-95 entry level welder. This program is one step on the ladder of skills the trainees may achieve in their quest for a rewarding career. People who are creative and enjoy mind-hand challenges will find opportunities for advancement and experience a great sense of pride in workmanship as they ply their trade.

Employment Opportunities:The job outlook for welding is good regionally, nationally and globally. Entry level welders are employed in a wide range of industries that use welding and welding-related tasks during daily operations.

Potential Earnings:State employment data shows that the entry-level wage for Oregon Statewide is $11.81 with an average wage of $17.71 (annual average of $36,829) and the top salary range being $24.38. National median hourly wages is $17.04 with wages ranging from $11.51 to $25.82 per hour.

Program Requirements:Program Requirements: The department recommends that students enter the program at the beginning of a scheduled term, based on space availability. Some classes may not be offered every term. Acceptance into the program is based on placement test scores that demonstrate proficiency of basic math and high school level reading/writing skills. Because a variety of working conditions exist in the welding field, a person generally should be in good physical condition and be able to stand, stoop, kneel and bend. Good eyesight, especially depth perception, is necessary for a welder.

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leArning outcomes: Role Descriptions: The Welding Program is designed for the person intending to work as an entry-level welder in a welding shop.Intended Learning Outcomes: Welding CertificateLearning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes:

1. Weld metals proficiently using five different processes: a. Material processing (oxy-fuel welding and cutting, plasma, carbon air arc). b. Oxy-fuel (welding and cutting). c. Shielded metal arc welding. d. Gas metal arc welding. e. Gas tungsten welding.2. Follow safe practices in performing all welding tasks.3. Interpret written, schematic and numerical data to carry out customer specifications of a proposed welding

product; write technical work orders for fabrication.4. Share in the responsibilities of maintaining a clean and orderly welding shop environment.5. Perform the business functions of customer service and materials acquisition.6. Manage a student portfolio to include skills students have learned.

Intended Learning Outcomes: Welding and Fabrication AAS Degree1. Weld metals proficiently using five different processes: a. Material processing (oxy-fuel welding and cutting, plasma, carbon air arc). b. Oxy-fuel (welding and cutting). c. Shielded metal arc welding. d. Gas metal arc welding. e. Gas tungsten welding.2. Follow safe practices in performing all welding tasks. 3. Interpret written, schematic and numerical data to carry out customer specifications of a proposed welding.

product; write technical work orders for fabrication.4. Share in the responsibilities of maintaining a clean and orderly welding shop environment.5. Perform the business functions of customer service and materials acquisition.6. Manage a student portfolio to include skills students have learned.7. Use standard industrial equipment to make quality repairs and fabrication on different types of metals.8. Assess, prioritize, and manage work tasks in fabrication and repair.

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Legend Notes: * Minimum grade "C", "P" or higher. Math courses numbered higher than MTH 95 may be substituted. ** Minimum grade "C" or higher.*** IT 140 uses CD-ROM training modules. Satisfactory completion of this class is required before taking classes in any of the

shop facilities.

Notes: The program addresses the application of technical writing skill as the trainee delivers written quality control reports for each welding process workmanship sampling. Students demonstrate practical math applications throughout the program, especially in the workmanship assessment projects.

Upon completion the trainees will receive a Certificate of Completion from AWS qualifying them as a nationally recognized entry level welder. They will also be registered in the AWS databank for certificate verification purposes.

IndustrialSafety ***

IT 140, 1 Cr.

Adv. Shielded Metal Arc Weld.WLD 205, 4 Cr.

Technical PrintInterpretation

DRF 139, 3 Cr.

Adv. Gas Metal Arc Weld.

WLD 206, 4 Cr.

Materials Processing

WLD 100, 2 Cr.

Arc Weld.Tech.

WLD 140, 1 Cr.

Computer Aided Design I

DRF 213, 4 Cr.

Flux Core ArcWelding ProcessWLD 103, 6 Cr.

Adv. Gas Tungsten Arc Weld. ProcessWLD 208, 4 Cr.

Psychology of Human RelationsPSY 101, 3 Cr.

Welding Fabrication

WLD 209, 2 Cr.

Welding Fabrication

WLD 209, 2 Cr.

Welding Fabrication

WLD 209, 2 Cr.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ProcessWLD 104, 6 Cr.

Cooperative Work Experience

WLD 280, 2 Cr.

Cooperative Work Experience

WLD 280, 2 Cr.

Cooperative Work Experience Seminar

WLD 281, 1 Cr.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding ProcessWLD 101, 8 Cr.

Gas Metal Arc Welding ProcessWLD 102, 7 Cr.

Adv. Flux Core Arc Weld.

WLD 207, 4 Cr.

Year One AWS Entry Level Welding One-Year Certificate

Year tWO Welding and Fabrication AAS Degree

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English Composition**WR 121, 4 Cr.

Humanities/Social Science Electives

Hum/SS List, 6 Cr.

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There are six additional Career Pathway welding certificates: see pages 95-101

Course Number Course Title CreditsIT 140 Industrial Safety *** 1WLD 100 Materials Processing 2WLD 101 Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process 3WLD 102 Gas Metal Arc Welding Process 3WLD 103 Flux Core Arc Welding Process 3WLD 104 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process 3 Total Credits: 15

Career Pathway Certificate in Welding

* Minimum grade of “C” or higher.

Math for Applied Science*

MTH 65, 4 Cr.

Intermediate Algebra*

MTH 95, 4 Cr.or

Advanced Composition

WR 122, 4 Cr.

Technical Writing

WR 227, 4 Cr.or

Pipe WeldingWLD 210.

Structural Steel WeldingWLD 220

Up to 8 Credits

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