Course numbers and sequences are listed for reference only and the actual delivery sequence of courses may vary depending upon scheduling needs.
The Structural/Maintenance Welder program prepares you for high-demand careers in fabrication, repair, and structural welding. This program builds advanced skills in various welding positions and simulates real-world job scenarios, including work on ladders and scaffolds. With a primary focus on safety, you will master oxyfuel cutting, back gouging, interpreting welding symbols, electrode selection, and machine adjustment. The program culminates in a hands-on SMAW (Stick) welding exam. Upon successful completion, you will earn an industry-recognized welder qualification from an AWS Certified Welding Inspector. Successful graduates receive a certificate of completion and are prepared for entry-level employment as structural welders, maintenance/repair welders, welder helpers, and steel fabricators. Subjects in this program are:
| Course | Code | Subject | Theory Contact Hours | Lab Contact Hours | Externship Contact Hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLDG | 100 | Safety Orientation | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| WLDG | 110 | Structural Blueprint Reading & Symbols | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| WLDG | 120 | OXY-Fuel Cutting | 5 | 15 | 0 | 20 |
| WLDG | 130 | SMAW-Welding | 5 | 35 | 0 | 40 |
| WLDG | 140 | Flux-Core Welding | 5 | 35 | 0 | 40 |
| WLDG | 150 | Structural Welding Code/Testing | 10 | 30 | 0 | 40 |
| WLDG | 160 | Exam/Evaluation | 5 | 15 | 0 | 20 |
| TOTALS | 50 | 150 | 0 | 200 |
Course numbers and sequences are listed for reference only and the actual delivery sequence of courses may vary depending upon scheduling needs.
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