Welding Technology

This course is offered to both juniors and seniors. Students in this program are prepared to set-up and pass a qualification test according to the American Welding Society. Students in the first year will also receive a basic introduction to machining.

Year 2

This course is offered to seniors that have successfully completed the first year program. Second year students will learn advanced arc welding, which prepares them for welding pipe and passing a qualification test using shielded metal arc welding. Students will also learn gas tungsten arc welding as well as receive an introduction to blueprint reading for welders and metallurgy. Welding is taught through lectures and hands-on experiences. Common sense and safety are important qualities for students interested in welding.

Program Overview

Course Information

Program Location

LCC West Campus

Session Offered

AM.PM

Average Lecture days/week

0-1 days

Average Lab days/week

4-5 days

Homework

Rarely

Required Reading

College level textbooks
Less than 25 pages a week

Success Indicator

Focused
Excellent attendance
Able to stand 2 hours
Heavy lifting
Good hand/eye coordination
Detail oriented
Hardworking
Respectful
Quiet
Willing to learn
Trainable
Understand measurements

College Credits - 18

Year 1

TECH 100 - Industrial Safety
WELD 103 - Combination Welding
WELD 110 - Gas Metal Arc Welding

Year 2

WELD 105 - Advanced Welding
WELD 111 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Academic Rigor

2 out of 5

Capital Region Technical Early College

Students enrolled in this program may choose to participate in the Capital Region Technical Early College program. It is a high school-to-college program where students start in grade 11 and leave in grade 13 with a college degree or certification. The program gives students relevant career-related experiences.

Course Outcomes

Students Learning Outcomes include but are not limited to:

Oxygen and acetylene use and safety factors
Evaluating the likeness and differences between oxidizing and neutral can carburizing flames
Troubleshooting welding equipment malfunctions
Understanding and using various welding terms and descriptions
Understanding the steel designation system
Fundamentals of alternating current and direct current as well as the application and principles of polarity
Determine the correct amperage and voltage used and the variables of amperage for the different material thickness
Basic knowledge in gas metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding
Understanding the major transfers of wire, including short circuit, spray, globular and pulsed
Discussing position groove welds, both open root and closed root (with backer plates)

Certifications

Lansing Community College Certificate of Completion
OSHA 10
First AID/CPR

Student Leadership

Students have the opportunity for leadership, competition and community service through membership in SkillsUSA.

Career Outlook

Careers

Welder/Solder/Cutter/Brazer
Sheet Metal Worker
Master Jeweler
Fabricator
Oil Rig Welder

Median Wage

Welder/Solder/Cutter/Brazer: $23.53 Hourly, $48,940 Annual
Sheet Metal Worker: $28.26 Hourly, $58,780 Annual
Master Jeweler: $22.06 Hourly, $, $52,500 Annual
Fabricator: $22.52 Hourly, $53,175 Annual
Oil Rig Welder: $24.88 Hourly, $57,766 Annual

Employment Outlook (Average)

Welder/Solder/Cutter/Brazer: 5% - 9%
Sheet Metal Worker: 5% - 9%
Master Jeweler: 2% - 4%
Fabricator: 1% - 5%
Oil Rig Welder: 2%