Welding and Joining Technology Diploma

Program Description (Major Code: WAJ2)

Program Description

The Welding and Joining Technology program is designed to prepare students for careers in welding industry. The program emphasizes welding theory and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Welding Program graduates will be prepared to gain entry level training in the construction industry as a welding and joining technician. Students will also be prepared to take the qualification tests.

Career Information

Occupation

Welders and Cutters

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 10.3% nationally and 6.2% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $44,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.

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Admission Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

Program Contact Information

Jay Pilcher
Instructor, Welding and Joining Technology

Academic Building: C2201
404.225.4518

jpilcher@atlantatech.edu

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 3 terms
Program Credit Hours: 57
Estimated Program Cost: $7,700

Required Courses

General Education Courses (8 Credits)

ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3
EMPL 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3

Occupational Courses (43 Credits)

FYES 1001	First Year Experience Seminar	3
WELD 1000	Introduction to Welding Technology	4
WELD 1010	Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting	4
WELD 1030	Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology	4
WELD 1040	Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1050	Horizontal Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1060	Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1070	Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1090	Gas Metal Arc Welding	4
WELD 1110	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	4
WELD 1120	Preparation for Industrial Qualification	4
WELD 1153	Flux Cored Arc Welding	4

Total Credit Hours: 57

Program Outcomes

1. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to interpret related blueprints.
2. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform flat shielded metal arc welding.
3. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform horizontal shielded metal arc welding.
4. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform vertical shielded metal arc welding.
5. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform overhead shielded metal arc welding.
6. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform gas metal arc welding (MIG)
7. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to perform gas tungsten arc welding (TIG)
8. The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills to qualify for industry certification.