Welding Blueprint Reading (WB11) Technical Certificate of Credit

Campus Locations: Vidalia, Swainsboro

The Welding Blueprint Reading Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that prepares the welding technician to read and understand welding symbols, drawings, measurements, and inspection requirements necessary to fabricate weldments. The student will understand the safety issues associated with welding and fabrication of these weldments. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Welding Blueprint Reading Technical Certificate of Credit.

The standard curriculum for this program is designed for the semester system and students may begin any semester. The program generally takes one (1) to two (2) semesters to complete. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Requirements

Submit a completed application;
Be at least 16 years of age;
Submit official high school/high school equivalent transcripts;
Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
Satisfy Placement Testing requirements.

Program Costs

Costs are estimates and are subject to change.

Tuition/Fees: $1,705
Books/Supplies: $325

Curriculum Outline (12 hours)

Occupational Courses (12 hours)	12
WELD 1000Introduction to Welding Technology (Prerequisite: Program admission) This course provides an introduction to welding technology with an emphasis on basic welding laboratory principles and operating procedures. Topics include: industrial safety and health practices, hand tool and power machine use, measurement, Oxyacetylene welding, and welding career potentials. A $75 fee is associated with this course due to the cost of welding rods, steel, and wire.	4
WELD 1010Oxyfuel & Plasma Cutting (Prerequisite: Program admission) Introduces fundamental principles, safety practices, equipment, and techniques necessary for metal heating, oxyfuel cutting, and plasma cutting. Topics include: metal heating and cutting techniques, manual and automatic oxyfuel cutting techniques, oxyfuel pipe cutting, plasma torch and theory, plasma machine setup and operation, and plasma cutting techniques. A $75 fee is associated with this course due to the increased cost of acetylene and mild steel.	4
WELD 1030Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology (Prerequisite: Program admission) This course introduces the knowledge and skills necessary for reading welding and related blueprints and sketches. An emphasis is placed on identifying types of welds and the associated abbreviations and symbols.	4