| WELDING TECHNOLOGY |
Welding Technology is the application of the art and science of joining metals. Welding technologists have important roles in the fabrication and construction of nuclear and fossil fuel power plants, heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, petro-chemical plants, bridges, buildings, floating and underwater vessels, automobiles, appliances, and projects for national security. Specifically anything involving metals, from miniature electronic devices to sophisticated space projects, will require the skills of the expert welding technologist. These highly skilled members of the technological team apply practical working knowledge of welding processes, welding metallurgy and welding code standards in solving problems of welding design and production. The field is open to men and women. The OCC Welding Department is licensed to qualify (certify) welders to code standards.
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WELDING TECHNOLOGY |
The Certificate of Achievement program in Welding Technology is for those who desire advanced knowledge of welding for employment as welding technicians, welding inspectors, welding engineers, welding supervisors, and advanced welders. Students also completing the required general education requirements and electives may earn the Associate in Science degree. In addition, many OCC welding courses are transferable and can be used by those students who are interested in the welding engineering degree program at Ohio State University. Whatever the case, a person’s chances for the job of their choice are much higher when they have the technical background as evidenced by earning our Certificate of Achievement in welding.
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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Required Courses |
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Units |
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FALL |
| Technical Report Writing |
ENGL |
A105 |
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(3) |
| Freshman Composition |
ENGL |
A100 |
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| Arc & Oxy Welding (3) |
WELD |
A100 |
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| (Or) |
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(3-4) |
| Arc & Oxy Welding (4) |
WELD |
A101 |
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| Welding Math & Science |
WELD |
A120 |
(3) |
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SPRING |
| Advanced Welding (3) |
WELD |
A200 |
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| (Or) |
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(3-4) |
| Advanced Welding (4) |
WELD |
A201 |
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| Welding Metallurgy |
WELD |
A230 |
(3) |
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FALL |
| Basic Drafting Practices |
DRAF |
A110 |
(4) |
| Welding Inspec & Test |
WELD |
A210 |
(4) |
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SPRING |
| Blueprint Reading |
WELD |
A180 |
(3) |
| Welding Specs and Codes |
WELD |
A220 |
(2) |
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Total: |
(28-30) |
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Suggested electives: |
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Arc-Oxy Weld (Open Lab) |
WELD |
A115 |
(1-2) |
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GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Weld) |
WELD |
A130 |
(1.5) |
| Arc-Oxy Weld (Open Lab) |
WELD |
A215 |
(1-2) |
| Pipe Welding |
WELD |
A250 |
(3) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE
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Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog.
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WELD TESTING |
The Weld Testing Certificates of Specialization will be awarded upon successful completion of a proficiency test for each identified level (e.g., Level I, II, etc.) within a category of welding (i.e., SMAW, FCAW, GTAW, GMAW or Pipe). The indicated Weld Testing class must be repeated for each type of certificate received. Higher levels of certification will potentially lead to better paying jobs within the industry.
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Basic Welding (SMAW) |
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SKILL CERTIFICATE |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| Arc & Oxy Welding |
WELD |
A100 |
(3) |
| Weld Testing Basic |
WELD |
A105 |
(.5) |
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(3.5) |
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This Certificate of Completion certifies mastery of basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Levels I, II, III, or IV. |
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Intermediate Welding (SMAW) |
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SKILL CERTIFICATE |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| Arc & Oxy Welding |
WELD |
A100 |
(3) |
| Weld Testing Intermediate |
WELD |
A106 |
(.5) |
| Arc & Oxy Weld Practice (1-2) |
WELD |
A115 |
(1) minimum |
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(4.5) |
| This Certificate of Completion certifies mastery of intermediate Shielded Metal Arch Welding (SMAW) Levels V or VI. |
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Advanced Welding (SMAW) |
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CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| Arc & Oxy Welding |
WELD |
A100 |
(3) |
| Weld Testing Advanced |
WELD |
A107 |
(.5) |
| Arc & Oxy Welding Pract (1-2) |
WELD |
A115 |
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| (Or) |
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(3) minimum |
| Adv Arc & Oxy Weld Pract (1-2) |
WELD |
A215 |
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| Advanced Welding |
WELD |
A200 |
(3) |
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(9.5) |
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This Certificate of Completion certifies mastery of first level advanced welding in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Levels VII, VIII and IX. |
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Advanced I Welding (FCAW) |
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CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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Arc & Oxy Welding |
WELD |
A100 |
(3) |
| Weld Testing Advanced |
WELD |
A108 |
(.5) |
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Arc & Oxy Welding Pract (1-2) |
WELD |
A115 |
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| (Or) |
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(3) minimum |
| Adv Arc & Oxy Weld Pract (1-2) |
WELD |
A215 |
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Advanced Welding |
WELD |
A200 |
(3) |
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(9.5) |
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This Certificate of Completion certifies mastery of first level advanced welding in Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Levels I, II, & or IV. |
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Advanced II Welding (FCAW) |
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CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION |
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Required Courses |
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Course |
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Units |
| Arc & Oxy Welding |
WELD |
A100 |
(3) |
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Weld Testing FCAW (.5) |
WELD |
A109 |
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(Or) |
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(.5) |
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Weld Testing FCAW |
WELD |
A110 |
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| Arc & Oxy Welding Pract (1-2) |
WELD |
A115 |
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(Or) |
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(5) minimum |
| Adv Arc & Oxy Weld Pract (1-2) |
WELD |
A215 |
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Advanced Welding |
WELD |
A200 |
(3) |
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(11.5) |
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This Certificate of Completion certifies mastery of second level advanced welding in Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Levels V, VI, VII, VIII, or IX. |
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) |
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SKILL CERTIFICATE |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| Arc & Oxy Welding |
WELD |
A100 |
(3) |
| Weld Testing GTAW |
WELD |
A104 |
(.5) |
| Gas Tungsten Arc Welding |
WELD |
A130 |
(1.5) |
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(5) |
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This Certificate of Completion certifies mastery of skills necessary for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Level I. |
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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) |
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CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
| Arc & Oxy Welding |
WELD |
A100 |
(3) |
| Weld Testing GMAW (.5) |
WELD |
A102 |
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| (Or) |
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(.5) |
| Weld Testing GMAW (.5) |
WELD |
A103 |
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| Adv Arc & Oxy Welding |
WELD |
A200 |
(3) |
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(6.5) |
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This Certificate of Completion certifies mastery of skills necessary for Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Levels I, II, III, IV or V. |
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Pipe |
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CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION |
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Required Courses |
| Course |
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Units |
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Arc & Oxy Welding |
WELD |
A100 |
(3) |
| Weld Testing Pipe |
WELD |
A111 |
(.5) |
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Adv Arc & Oxy Welding |
WELD |
A200 |
(3) |
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Pipe Welding and Adv GTAW |
WELD |
A250 |
(3) |
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(9.5) |
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This Certificate of Completion certifies mastery of skills necessary or Pipe Levels I and/or II. |