Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Welding Technology is an occupational associate degree curriculum designed to include courses in
basic, intermediate, and advanced welding. The beginner courses offer training in metallurgy, basic
welding techniques utilizing the shielded metal arc welding process. The intermediate and advanced
curriculum offers training in advanced welding processes, pipefitting, and pipe welding processes
utilizing the gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding processes. Students will also take
required classes in Flux-Cored Arc Welding, Blueprint Reading, and Quality Control to prepare them
for employment in several welding industries. Graduates of this program will find employment
opportunities in a variety of manufacturing and construction industries, including but not limited to,
bridge and building construction, metal fabrication, shipbuilding, power generation, petro-chemical
industry, paper industry, and more.
Graduates of the Welding Technology program will have the opportunity to test for two nationally
recognized AWS (American Welding Society) certifications: AWS – Structural Stick Certification and
AWS – Flux Cored Certification.
Program Goals and Learning Outcomes:
? Become proficient in methods of welding including shielded metal arc, flux cored arc, gas
metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding; oxy acetylene cutting, and plasma arc cutting.
? Understand how to read a blueprint as it relates to welding.
? Gain knowledge of pipefitting techniques.
? Safely and effectively operate welding equipment.
? Navigate and understand the D1.1 Welding Code Book and aspects of a QAQC
department.
Career Preparation:
The Welding Technology program prepares graduates for positions including but not limited to
Welder, Steel Fabricator, Pipe Fitter, Quality Assurance/Control, Millwright, and Machine Repair.
Details
Hours
69
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Bangor
Local WIB
1 - Northeastern Workforce Board
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Title IV
Refund Policy
yes
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - ACCSC
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,200.00
In-State Tuition
$26,000.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$26,000.00
Registration Fee
$30.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$27,230.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$27,230.00
