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2000-2001 Catalog

Construction and Metal Trades
Applied Welding Technologies (5679)

Vocational Certificate Program

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to acquire entry-level job employment as welders in the metal trades including fabrication, installation and repair within the following industries: shipyards, paper mills, power plants, construction, fabrication shops and repair shops. Safety and good work habits are stressed throughout this program. This program provides exit points for those who wish to specialize in a specific area. Students must complete courses required for each individual exit point.

Students enrolled in this program may be required to enroll in basic skills training. This will be determined by their scores on the entry-level test.

Students in this program should be advised by the instructor or the program manager before enrolling in courses. For information call 633-8287.

Course Number and Title
Contact Hours
Professional Courses
*VPI 0100 Reading Skills
*VPI 0200 Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300 Language Skills
PMT 0930 Postsecondary Internship (optional)
PMT 0102 Introduction to Welding
125
PMT 0106 Basic Arc Welding
125
PMT 0122 Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding
125
PMT 0124 Advanced Welding
125
PMT 0134 Gas Metal Arc Welding
125
PMT 0135 Gas Tungsten Arc Non-Ferrous Metals
88
PMT 0145 Flux Core Welding
100
PMT 0141 Gas Tungsten Arc Ferrous Metals
87
PMT 0166 Shielded Metal Arc Pipe
135
PMT 0171 Gas Tungsten Arc Pipe and Tubing
135
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS
1,170

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.