Welding Occupations

Entry: Fall or Spring Term
Length: 4 terms (12 months) with an additional term for pipe welding, if desired
Degree: Diploma

If you're interested in welding as an occupation, this IHCC program is for you. Welding is essential to the expansion and productivity of a vast array of industries. It has become one of the most important inventions in the world and is considered to be the principal means of fabricating and repairing all metal products. It is difficult to imagine an industry today, large or small, which does not involve some type of welding. Skilled welders often work independently and can utilize their skills anywhere in the world.

The Welding Occupations program is a four-term (12-month) diploma program. Term five (pipe welding) is an optional term. You'll spend approximately five hours per day in the lab learning to perform all types of welding processing, including GMAW, GTAW, SMAW and oxy-acetylene. The lab projects include welds required of the State of Iowa's welding and AWS certifications.

This program can be completed during the afternoon and evening hours using facilitated, competency-based instruction. Program completion may vary to accommodate individual needs.

For more information about the Welding Occupations program, contact:

Greg Kepner at 641.683.5284 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5284
Instructor John Hopwood at 641.683.5209 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5209

Course Schedule

Catalog Number	Course Name	Credits
Term I
MAT762	Technical Math for Industry	2
WEL120	Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting	2
WEL150	Arc Welding I (SMAW)	2
WEL151	Common Arc Welding Processes	2
	Total	8
Term II
WEL110	Welding Blueprint Reading	2
WEL181	Gas Metal Arc Welding	2
WEL190	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	2
WEL201	Procedures and Qualifications	1
WEL202	Discontinuities and Defects	1
	Total	8
Term III
WEL173	Advanced Welding Procedures I	3
WEL174	Advanced Welding Procedures II	3
WEL182	FCAW	2
	Total	8
Term IV
ADM221	Career Development Skills	2
WEL200	Metallurgy Fundamentals	2
WEL211	Production Welding Procedures OR WEL932 Internship	4
	Total	8
Term V
WEL308	Pipe Welding / Uphill SMAW	4
WEL309	Pipe Welding / Downhill SMAW	4
	Total	8