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Welding Processes: Wire Drive Welder, CPC

The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for employment for entry-level positions in the metal fabrication industry.

15 credits

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Cost

Estimated Cost: $ 3,437

  • Resident Tuition: $ 2,175
  • Technology Fees: $ 210
  • General Student Fees: $ 150
  • Online Course Fee: $ 0
  • Books / Course Materials: $ 0
  • Program Specific Fees: $ 902 (Course fees)

Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1 - Demonstrate proficiency at an industry entry-level with various wire drive processes

PLO 2 - Weld and cut metal as is typical of circumstances found in industrial environments

PLO 3 - Demonstrate and use industry safety standards

Program Requirements

 

Program Core Courses

WLD must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted.

MTH 085Applied Geometry for Technicians

4
WLD 143Wire Drive Welding 1

4
WLD 154Wire Drive Welding 2

4
WLD 140Welder Qualification (Cert): Wire Drive Processes

3
MTH: See Footnote 1.

Footnotes

1 – MTH 097 or MTH 112Z are also accepted. WLD 111 by be used as a substitute for math. Math may be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass

Notes

  • To view all important info for all programs (grading, total credits, honors, etc.), visit the Programs of Study page.
  • This program is fully contained in the Welding Processes, 1-yr Certificate.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is recommended for all applicants to this program.
  • Students may be able to substitute an alternative welding course. Please see an Academic Advisor to arrange pre-approved substitutions.
  • AAS: Fabrication / Welding Technology students will be awarded this Pathway upon completion of degree.