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)
- Complete an Application for Admission, located at www.palmbeachstate.edu/admissions/Admissions-Applications
- Take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) exam if not exempt from TABE testing. To determine if you are exempt, please go to this link and view TABE Standards.
- Attend a program information session and meet with the Trade and Industry advisor.
- For additional information regarding admission requirements refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.
Completion Requirements
- Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program.
- Students must pass the TABE with the following minimum TABE test scores: Reading: 9; English: 9; Mathematics: 9 or qualify for TABE exemption.
- For more details about graduation requirements please refer to the Graduation section of this catalog.
Program Length
Total program hours: 1,050 Clock hours: Daytime program length 40 weeks / Evening program length 56 weeks
Location
The program is offered at the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses.
For More Information
Lake Worth Campus - Carmen Modock, Program Director, modockc@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 868-3547
Belle Glade Campus - Andrew Barrett, Program Director, barrettd@palmbeachstate.edu, (561) 993-1175
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)
PMT0100 | Introduction to Welding (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
PMT0109 | Introduction to Welding 2 (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
PMT0126 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
PMT0124 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Advanced (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
PMT0146 | Gas Metal Arc Welding (CCP) | 150 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 |
PMT0074L | Welding Work-Based Learning Practice (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1050
Course Sequence
Term One - Fall (Year One) (Clock Hours: 450)
PMT0100 | Introduction to Welding (CCP) | 60 Clock Hours |
PMT0109 | Introduction to Welding 2 (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
PMT0126 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (CCP) | 120 Clock Hours |
PMT0124 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Advanced (CCP) | 150 Clock Hours |
Term Two - Spring (Year One) (Clock Hours: 510)
PMT0146 | Gas Metal Arc Welding (CCP) | 150 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)
PMT0074L | Welding Work-Based Learning Practice (CCP) | 90 Clock Hours |
Total Credit Hours: 1050