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Welding Technology (CIP Code 48.0508)
An instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in gas, arc, shielded and non-shielded metal arc, brazing, flame cutting. Hand, semi-automatic and automatic welding processes are also included in the instruction. Students learn safety practices and types and uses of electrodes; properties of metals; blueprint reading; electrical principles; welding symbols and mechanical drawing; use of equipment for testing welds by ultrasonic methods and destruction and hardness testing; use of manuals and specification charts; use of portable grinders and chemical baths for surface cleaning; positioning and clamping; and welding standards established by the American Welding Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers and American Bureau of Ships.
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Programs of Study Level ISafetyToolsOccupationsBlueprintsMeasuringPortfolio/CertificationsHours705040303020Level IIOccupational Orientation & Safety
Principles of Welding
Welding Drawing & Weld Symbol Interpretation
Shield Metal Arc Welding
Manual Oxy-Fuel Gas Cutting
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Visual ExaminationHours514020124852020Level IIIOccupational Orientation & Safety
Principles of Welding
Drawing Interpretation
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Shield Metal Arc Welding
Plasma Arc Cutting
Brazing & Soldering
Gas Tungsten Arc WeldingHours51152510950702020Level IVOccupational Orientation & Safety
Principles of Welding
Welding Drawing Interpretation
Visual Examination, Inspection & Testing
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Flux Core Arc Welding
Manual Carbon Arc Cutting
Mechanical Oxy Fuel CuttingHours51153040100752425
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CAREER PATHWAYS
- Boilermakers
- Pipe Fitters/Welders
- Solderers and Brazers
- Steam Fitter/Welder
- Structural Iron and Steelworkers
- Welder, Arc
- Welder, Combination
- Welder, Fitter
- Welder, Assembler
- Welder, Production Line
- American Welding Society SENSE Certification
- American Welding Society D1.1 Structural Steel Certification
- NOCTI Certification - Welding (*National College Credit Recommendation Service)
- OSHA 10 Hour Certification
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STC has Articulation Agreements with the following post-secondary schools:
Clarion University of PA, Community College of Allegheny County, Delaware County Community College, Harrisburg Area Community College, Lincoln Educational Institute—East Windsor Campus, McCann’s School & Business Technology/Hazleton, Northampton Community College, PA Highlands Community College, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Westmoreland County Community College, Lehigh Carbon Community College
Program Requirements/Costs (approximate)
Notebook Dividers.................................$4.00pk.
Sheet Protectors....................................$8.00bx.
Cotton Welding Hat.................................$10.00Leather Steel Tip Boots...........................$100.00Leather Gauntlet Welding Gloves..............$10.00Leather Work Gloves...............................$10.00Optional Costs - AWDS D1.1 Certification...$155.00AWS SENSE Certification...$15.00Program Entrance RecommendationsAble to read & understand US & metric measurements(tape measure)Level I welding students are required to usea standard fixed lens welding helmet(non-auto darkening)