Welding Technology Overview (5460)
Type of Award
CCP - Career Certificate Program
Program Website
www.palmbeachstate.edu/career-pathways/pathway-industry/default.aspx
Program Description
This program prepares the student for entry-level employment in a variety of occupations in the welding industry. The content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills, human relations, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, reading blueprints, identifying metals and basic shop skills.
Shop activities are an integral part of this program and provide instruction in the various processes and fabrication skills, including torch cutting, arc welding, MIG welding, flux core welding, TIG welding, pipe welding, certification test preparation, use of current industry standards, practices and techniques.
Program Learning Outcomes
For detailed information, visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/learningoutcomes/Program-Learning-Outcomes
Admission Requirements
- No high school diploma or GED is required. (To be eligible to receive federal student aid, you must: Have a high school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) certificate, or have complete homeschooling)
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program. Students must pass with the following minimum Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores: Reading: 9; English: 9; Mathematics: 9 or qualify for TABE exemption.
Program Length
Total program hours: 1,050. Approximate program length: one year full-time Lake Worth, 15 months evening students Belle Glade.
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses.
For More Information
Email: blackmvd@palmbeachstate.edu, Phone (561) 993-1187 Belle Glade campus
Program Director - Lynnmarie Highsmith, gomeshl@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3547 Lake Worth campus
Employment Opportunities
Upon graduation students may find employment in the aerospace industry, construction iron worker field or in manufacturing.
Career Center
www.palmbeachstate.edu/Career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit: Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ooh
O-Net Online: www.onetonline.org
Required courses:
Required Courses (Clock Hours: 1,050)
| PMT0108 | Introduction to Welding (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0109 | Introduction to Welding 2 (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0126 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0127 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Advanced (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0147 | Gas Metal Arc Welding (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0143 | Flux Cored Arc Welding (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0150 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0151 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Advanced (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0074 | Practical Welding Applications (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1050
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 480)
| PMT0108 | Introduction to Welding (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0109 | Introduction to Welding 2 (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0126 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0127 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Advanced (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 480)
| PMT0147 | Gas Metal Arc Welding (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0143 | Flux Cored Arc Welding (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0150 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
| PMT0151 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Advanced (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
Term Three - Summer (Year One) (Clock Hours: 90)
| PMT0074 | Practical Welding Applications (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1050