Welding is a two-semester diploma program designed for individuals seeking skill development and certification in common welding procedures leading to employment in a variety of industries. The program is recognized as an Institutional Member of the American Welding Society and upon completion of all coursework, AWS Certification can be attained. The program’s outlined competencies are achieved through a combination of classroom theory, welding demonstration, and practice. Primary emphasis is placed upon hands-on skill development in a state-of-the-art lab facility. Through completion of the program, students gain competency in arc, gas, and automated welding and cutting processes.
Upon satisfactory completion of the prescribed curriculum with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above, the student is awarded a NIACC diploma. Upon satisfactory completion of WEL-222 and WEL-223 with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above, the student is awarded a certificate in Welding.
Required Courses/Suggested Schedule First Year First Term (Fall Semester)
| D-190 Skills and Safety in Industry | 1 s.h. |
| MAT-770 Applied Math I | 2 s.h. |
| MAT-771 Applied Math II | 2 s.h. |
| WEL-110 Welding Blueprint Reading | 2 s.h. |
| WEL-138 Oxy-acetylene Welding and Cutting | 2 s.h. |
| WEL-222 Arc Welding I | 9 s.h |
| Total | 18 s.h. |
Second Term (Spring Semester)
| BCA-119 Computer Orientation | 1 s.h. |
| ENG-701 Communications I | 3 s.h. |
| SDV-135 Job Seeking Skills | 1 s.h. |
| WEL-223 Arc Welding II | 9 s.h. |
| WEL-240 Welding Fabrication/Certification | 3 s.h. |
| WEL-250 Welding Automation | 2 s.h |
| Total | 19 s.h. |
Total Program Hours 37 s.h.
Other Elective Welding Courses:
| WEL-108 Oxy-acetylene Welding and Cutting and Shielded Metal Arc Welding |
2 s.h. |
| WEL-109 Gas Metal Arc Welding and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding |
2 s.h |
| WEL-335 Ag and Industry Welding | 2 s.h. |
Career Opportunities
Completion of this program prepares graduates to enter the following occupations:
Industries that use welding:
For specific information, contact:
Ryan Bochmann-Welding Instructor
bochmrya@niacc.edu
641-422-4224
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