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Industrial Welding Technology: Wire Welder

Career Pathway Certificate

About the Program

Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding are the two most common production welding forms in the United States. The Wire Welding CPC targets these forms of welding and brings a greater understanding of the requirements to weld carbon and stainless steel with these processes. All position welding with GMAW, Self-Shielded Flux Core and Gas Shielded Flux Core will take place. Students may train for the A.W.S. D1.1 welding qualification procedure if they choose to.

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 Technology WIRE Welder Career Pathway Certificate are:

• Demonstrate a commitment to a culture of safety.
• Produce industry-quality welds using GMAW and FCAW on stainless steel and aluminum plate.
  

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.

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. High school 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 Pathway Certificates can be applied to other certificates and degrees in the Career Pathway. For more information, speak to a program advisor.

Completion Requirements

Students must complete all courses in this program with a grade of “C” or better to receive their pathways 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.

For more information, contact the Industrial Welding Department.

Industrial Welding faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/welding
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