Upon completion of this three-term certificate program, students will be qualified to test for certification to the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1-06 Structural Steel and the AWS D1.3-08 Sheet Steel Welding Codes. Additionally, students will have a good foundation in structural steel fitting/layout, the basics of pipefitting, and the basics of sheet metal pattern development. Students will also be prepared with mathematics and communication skills, and be knowledgeable about the human relations necessary to become valuable employees in the industrial welding trades.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for industrial welding programs are:

Demonstrate a commitment to a culture of safety in all college and work environments.

Produce industry quality weldments on carbon steel plate in various joint and groove configurations.

Processes include oxy fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, SMAW, GMAW and FCAW.

Produce industry-quality welds using GTAW, GMAW and FCAW on stainless steel and aluminum plate.

Develop a logical sequence of steps to foresee, troubleshoot, and resolve mechanical and process issues that may arise in the workplace.

Interpret and create mechanical blueprints to industry standards.

Layout and fabricate industry-quality fabrication projects using shearing and forming equipment.

Demonstrate and apply the professional standards of the industry.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over three years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements. College Now credit will be accepted in accordance with current agreement. Verified industry experience may be substituted for some coursework in accordance with college policy and the department chair’s approval.

Credits earned in the successful completion of Career Pathways certificates can be applied to other certificates and degrees in the Career Pathway. For more information, speak to a program advisor.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete all courses in this program with a grade of “C” or better to receive their certificates. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS:

42-43

Program Map

This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.

Course No.	Course Title	Credits	Alternate Course	Comments
Program Prerequisites
BT113	Business English I	4	WR115	or higher level composition course
CIS120	Concepts in Computing I ¹	0-2
MEC102	Mechanical Fabrication ²	3
MTH63	Applied Algebra I ²	4	MTH60	or higher level math
Prerequisites credits vary based on Placement Score(s):		11-13
Term 1
HE112	Emergency First Aid	1
MEC114	Safety for Industry	3
MET101	Mechanical Drafting	3
WLD111	Technology of Industrial Welding I	6
	Total Credits:	13
Term 2
BT101	Human Relations in Organizations	3	PSY101
WLD104	Blueprint Reading: Mechanical	3
WLD112	Technology of Industrial Welding II	6
WLD221	Welding Codes, Procedures and Inspections	3
	Total Credits:	15
Term 3
WLD113	Technology of Industrial Welding III	6
WLD121	Fabrication and Repair Practices I	5
WLDELEC	Transfer Level WLD Elective	3-4
	Total Credits:	14-15

Approved Program Electives

(3-4 credits required)

Course No.	Course Title	Credits
BA109	Ready, Set, Work: Techniques for Landing a Job	2
EET101	Introduction to Electronics	3
MEC103	Industrial Safety	1
MEC116	Quality Practices and Measurements	3
MET121	Computer Aided Drafting I: Mechanical (SolidWorks)	3
MET122	Computer Aided Drafting II: Mechanical (SolidWorks)	3
MET123	Computer Aided Drafting III: Mechanical (SolidWorks)	3
MET160	Materials and Metallurgy	3
MFG121	Manufacturing Processes I	4
MFG122	Manufacturing Processes II	4
MFG123	Manufacturing Processes III	4
WLD160	American Welding Society (AWS) Certification Seminar: Plate	1
WLD250A	Selected Topics in Welding: FCAW	2-4
WLD250B	Selected Topics in Welding: GTAW	2-4
WLD250C	Selected Topics in Welding: SMAW	2
WLD250D	Selected Topics in Welding: GMAW	2-4
WLD250E	Selected Topics in Welding: Metallurgy	2
WLD250F	Selected Topics in Welding: Capstone Project	2-4
WLD260	American Welding Society (AWS) Certification Seminar: Pipe	1

¹Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science class, CIS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years.

² Required for graduation.

For more information, contact the Industrial Welding Department.

Industrial Welding faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: welding@roguecc.edu
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/welding
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711

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