Welding Program

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Keywords

Welding, MIG, MIG Welding, GMAW

Project

Welding Program

Authors

Noel, Dennis

Date Submitted

2014

Material Type

Collection

Secondary Material Type

Syllabus

Institution

Highlands College of Montana Tech

Industry Partner

NCCER: Standardized Certification Company

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 3

Additional Public Access

https://www.mtech.edu/highlands/trades/welding/index.html

Abstract

Welding is a high-tech industry that can take you all over the world. From ladders to aircraft carriers, from NASCAR to national defense, and from the laboratory to sales and repair, the varied welding industry impacts virtually every industry. Welding technology is also rapidly advancing, creating many new exciting opportunities in the workplace. New ways are being developed to bond similar materials and new alloys and other new technologies and techniques all point to an increasing need for highly trained and skilled workers. Students of the CAS in Welding Technology will learn the skills needed to pass the NCCER Level 1 and 2 Certifications. The program structure allows students to complete the required 41 credits by attending both a fall and spring semester and enter the workforce with a valuable and legitimate college credential in the quickest time possible.

Industry (NAISC)

Manufacturing -- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332)

Occupation (SOC)

All Occupations (00-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Technology Education/Industrial Arts (21)

Credit Type

Credential Type

Certificate

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization