Welding, Diploma

Locations: Ankeny and Carroll

Pathway: Engineering & Manufacturing

Graduation Requirements: To earn a Welding diploma, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Total Credits Required to Complete the Diploma - 36

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?: - Demonstrate manual dexterity. - Identify details in objects and drawings. - Lift and carry 50 to 100 pounds. - Read and work from blueprints. - Have adequate vision to see definition in the weld puddle. - Be a self-starter and work independently. - Concentrate for long periods of time. - Perform simple math problems quickly.

What Else Should I Consider about this Diploma program?: - Will be working in hot, sweaty conditions, indoors and outdoors. - Welding can be hazardous because of the dusty, smoky environment and electrical dangers. - Many welders are union members depending on the place of employment. - There is a steady demand for qualified/skilled welders throughout the United States. The current trend in employment is toward highly skilled individuals. - 2020 Annual Median Pay: $44,190 ($21.25/hour). (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Program Competencies: - Inspect and operate equipment using proper safety for welding and thermal cutting practices. - Read, interpret and apply information from welding symbols, drawings and sketches. - Demonstrate the ability to weld in multiple positions using Shielded Metal Arc Welding equipment on carbon steel. - Demonstrate the ability to weld in multiple positions using Gas Metal Arc Welding equipment (spray and short circuit transfer) on carbon steel. - Demonstrate the ability to weld in multiple positions using Flux Cored Arc welding equipment (gas shielded and self-shielded) on carbon steel. - Demonstrate the ability to weld in multiple positions using Gas Tungsten Arc welding equipment on carbon steel, austenitic stainless steel and aluminum. - Demonstrate the ability to perform cutting operations using Manual and Mechanized Oxyfuel Gas cutting equipment and Manual Air Carbon Arc cutting equipment on carbon steel. - Demonstrate the ability to perform cutting operations using Manual Plasma Arc cutting equipment on carbon steel, austenitic stainless steel and aluminum. - Demonstrate the knowledge to evaluate welds and cuts to welding codes, standards and specifications. - Obtain prerequisite amount of knowledge, attitude, skills and habits required to gain meaningful employment in the welding field.