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Welding Technology

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.
Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.
Coastal Carolina Community College offers a Diploma and three Certificates. Each has been identified as a limited enrollment program and may involve certain deadlines. See an academic counselor for additional information. The appropriate coursework for each is listed below.

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Industrial & Applied Technology At-A-Glance

Curriculum Pathways

▸ Diploma (D50420)

Diploma (D50420)

Hours Per Week

FALL SEMESTER (1st Year)
Class
Lab
Credit

COM 101
Workplace Communication
3
0
3

ISC 110
Workplace Safety
1
0
1

WLD 110
Cutting Processes
1
3
2

WLD 115
SMAW (Stick) Plate
2
9
5

WLD 121
GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate
2
6
4

9
18
15

SPRING SEMESTER

ENG 102
Applied Communications II
3
0
3

WLD 116
SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe
1
9
4

WLD 131
GTAW (TIG) Plate
2
6
4

WLD 141
Symbols and Specifications
2
2
3

WBL 110
World of Work
1
0
1

9
17
15

SUMMER SEMESTER

WLD 215
SMAW (Stick) Pipe
1
9
4

WLD 261
Certification Practices
1
3
2

WLD 262
Inspection and Testing
2
2
3

4
14
9

Total Semester Hours:
39

▸ Certificates

Structural Welder Certificate (C50420A)*

Hours Per Week

FALL SEMESTER (1st Year)
Class
Lab
Credit

ISC 110
Workplace Safety
1
0
1

WLD 110
Cutting Processes
1
3
2

WLD 115
SMAW (Stick) Plate
2
9
5

WLD 121
GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate
2
6
4

6
18
12

Total Semester Hours:
12

Combination Welder Certificate (C50420B)*

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of (C50420A)**

SPRING SEMESTER

WBL 110
World of Work
1
0
1

WLD 116
SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe
1
9
4

WLD 131
GTAW (TIG) Plate
2
6
4

WLD 141
Symbols and Specifications
2
2
3

6
17
12

Total Semester Hours:
12

**The Combination Welder Certificate is intended for individuals who have completed the Structural Welder Certificate.

Certified Welder Certificate (C50420C)*

Prerequisite:  Successful completion of (C50420B)

FALL SEMESTER

WLD 115
SMAW (Stick) Plate
2
9
5

WLD 121
GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate
2
6
4

4
15
9

SUMMER SEMESTER

WLD 215
SMAW (Stick) Pipe
1
9
4

WLD 261
Certification Practices
1
3
2

WLD 262
Inspection and Testing
2
2
3

4
14
9

Total Semester Hours:
18

*Admission priority is given to diploma-level students.