WELDING
WELDING PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Welding Pathway - Welding Program is designed for individuals who intend to make a career as a Welder, Technician, Designer, Researcher, or Engineer. Emphasis is placed on safety at all times. OSHA standards and guidelines endorsed by the American Welding Society (AWS) are used. Instructional activities emphasize properties of metals, safety issues, blueprint reading, electrical principles, welding symbols, and mechanical drawing through projects and exercises that teach students how to weld and be prepared for postsecondary and career success.
Pathway Courses (NLPS)
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Principles of Welding — 7110
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Shielding Metal Arc Welding I — 7111
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Gas Welding Process — 7101
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Welding Technology Capstone — 7226
Certifications
AWS - Pathway
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SENSE SMAW [Year 1]
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SENSE GMAW [Year 1]
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OSHA 10 Hour Certification [Year 1]
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AWS-Introduction Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) [Year 1]
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AWS-Introduction Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) [Year 1]
AWS - Capstone
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SENSE GTAW [Year 2]
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SENSE FCAW [Year 2]
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AWS-Introduction Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) [Year 2]
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AWS-Introduction Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) [Year 2]
Dual Credits &
Post Secondary Options
IvyTech (1st year, up to 12 credits)
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Weld 100 — Welding Fundamentals (3)
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Weld 108 — Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (3)
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Weld 206 — Advanced Shielded Arc Welding II (3)
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Weld 207 — Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding (3)
IvyTech (2nd year, up to 9 credits)
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Weld 208 — Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding (3)
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Weld 272 — Advanced Gas Metal (MIG)Welding II (3)
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Weld 273 — Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II (3)
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Articulation agreement with Indiana/Kentucky/
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Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC)