The Welding program allows students the opportunity to complete certificates at two levels and to transfer these certificates toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Engineering Technology. The Level I Welding certificate is for students who intend to seek entry-level employment after completing a one-year program of study. The Level II certificate is for students interested in advancing their skill level beyond Level I.
The curriculum fulfills the guidelines of Excel in Career and Technical Education, which provides students with a technical education background to prepare them for college and a career. Students will learn GMAW, GTAW, SMAW, FCAW processes as well as various cutting processes. First year students will take part in the American Welding Society (AWS) 1G, 2G, 1F, and 2F Welder Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR). Second year students will participate in AWS 3G, 4G, 3F, and 4F Welder Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR). Advanced students will also have a chance to participate in (AWS/API/ASME) 6G. These qualification records will demonstrate that a student possess the knowledge to perform industry standard weld procedures that readily translate to the workplace.
Career areas in welding include welding, cutting, soldering, and brazing in the construction, manufacturing and utilities industries. Specific job titles include welding technician, supervisors, inspectors, instructors, and shop owners. The job outlook for welders in the construction, manufacturing, and utilities industries is increasing. Median earnings are $15.10/hour.
Prerequisites
The student will need to demonstrate proficiencies in reading, English, and mathematics based on the Mandatory Placement Policy, or by taking the recommended/ required classes. Some of the courses in this curriculum have specific prerequisites.
Program Path Sequence
The listing that follows is a recommended sequence of courses for full-time students. The student should consult with an advisor for information specific to their academic situation.
For More Information Contact Program Advisor:
Curtis Hughes, 620-432-0355 chughes@neosho.edu
Johnnie Curl - Chanute program jcurl@neosho.edu
David “Blaine” Crellin - LaHarpe program dcrellin@neosho.edu
Brandon Sprague - Ottawa program bsprague@neosho.edu
Brenda Krumm, 620-432-0364 bkrumm@neosho.edu
or Outreach Staff, 620-432-0406 outreach@neosho.edu if program advisor is unavailable.
Program Core Courses
MFGT 112 Welding Safety/OSHA 10 , MFGT 114 Welding Cutting Processes , MFGT 116 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding , MFGT 118 Shielded Metal Arc Welding , MFGT 120 Gas Metal Arc Welding , MFGT 122 Welding Blue Print Reading , MFGT 124 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding , MFGT 126 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding , MFGT 128 Adv Shielded Metal Arc Welding , MFGT 130 Specialized Welding .
Level I Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate the fundamentals of basic welding shop safety.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform construction math.
- Demonstrate the ability to correctly use welding tools.
- Demonstrate the ability to read weld blueprints.
- Demonstrate basic employability skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of metallurgy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of gas metal arc welding - short circuit. (overlay/pad and fillet)
- Demonstrate an understanding of oxy-fuel cutting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of shield metal arc welding. (overlay/pad and fillet)
- Demonstrate an understanding of plasma arc cutting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of flux cored arc welding - dual shield. (overlay/pad and fillet)
- Demonstrate an understanding of gas tungsten arc welding. (overlay/pad and fillet)
- Demonstrate an understanding of carbon arc cutting processes.
- Demonstrate competence in welder qualification for certification.
Level II Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate competence in gas metal arc welding - short circuit.
- Demonstrate competence in flux cored arc welding - dual shield.
- Demonstrate competence in gas tungsten arc welding.
- Demonstrate competence in shielded metal arc welding.
- Demonstrate competence in welder qualification for certification.
Associate of Applied Science Option
Students interested in completing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Engineering Technology with an emphasis in welding should visit with an advisor to determine general education and additional technical education requirements. Degrees require completion of 64 credit hours.
The Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Engineering Technology is a two-year degree for students who intend to seek employment upon graduation.
General Education (GE) Courses
In order to graduate with a college degree, all students are required to take certain general education courses. These include ENGL 101 English Composition I (SGE)010, COMM 213 Interpersonal Communication (SGE)020 OR COMM 207 Fundamentals Of Speech (SGE)020 and CURR 100 First Year Seminar (SGE)070, and a 3 credit hour computer literacy proficiency course. Other general education electives may be required to meet degree requirements.
Associate Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate the fundamentals of basic safety.
- Demonstrate competence in technical skills of the trade.
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic employability skills.
- Communicate effectively through developing effective oral and written communication skills.
- Think analytically through utilizing quantitative information in problem solving.
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