Welding Technology
Interested in the metal working industry? RLC students have several options to work both hands-on and in the classroom to prepare for a growing workforce. With one 2-year degree and five occupaional certificates, there is something for every student. The welding, soldering, and brazing industry is expected to grow by 2.4 percent, or 1,180 new jobs, between 2010 and 2020, reports the U.S. Department of Labor.
Welding programs are designed to provide the student with a wide range of welding experiences. Programs will cover welding theory, blueprint reading, metallurgy and inspection and test procedures. There will be extensive laboratory practice in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and oxy-acetylene welding processes. The student will learn to weld with electrodes and wires in all positions common to the welding industry. Program completers will have adequate skills to qualify for employment as a welder.
Degrees & Certificates in Welding Technology
APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
WELDING TECHNOLOGY - Degree
Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Welding Technology AAS will provide welding courses designed to assist welding professionals by expanding their knowledge base, core competencies and general education. Individually, each course addresses specific workplace situations. Additionally, successful completion of all courses offered demonstrates the student’s readiness to take the American Welding Society certification examinations.
► Total = 65 Hours
First Semester (18 Cr. Hrs.)
MATH 1201 Technical Mathematics 1 (3)
WELD 1270 Introduction to Welding Processes (4)
WELD 1272 Structural Shielded Metal Arc Welding (4)
WELD 1282 GMAW / GTAW Welding (4)
WELD 2274 Blueprint Reading (3)
Fourth Semester (16 Cr. Hrs.)
IST 1221 Industrial Safety (2)
PSYC 2101 Introduction to Psychology or PSYC 2106 Human Relations (3)
WELD 1283 GMAW / GTAW Pipe Welding (4)
WELD 2285 Pipe Welding II (4)
Technical Elective (3)
Technical Electives
COOP 1101 Cooperative Education (4)
IST 1230 Intro to Robotics (3)
IST 2220 Industrial Mechanics (4)
MACH 1202 Machining Technology II (4)
1 Prerequisite course(s) may be required based test scores.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY - Certificate
Welding programs are designed to provide the student with a wide range of welding experiences. Programs will cover welding theory, blueprint reading, metallurgy and inspection and test procedures. There will be extensive laboratory practice in SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and oxy-acetylene welding processes. The student will learn to weld with electrodes and wires in all positions common to the welding industry. Program completers will have adequate skills to qualify for employment as a welder.
Gainful Employment Information
► Total = 24 Hours
First Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)
WELD 1270 Introduction to Welding Processes (4)
WELD 1272 Structural Shielded Metal Arc Welding (4)
WELD 1282 GMAW / GTAW Welding (4)
WELD 2274 Blueprint Reading (3)
Second Semester (9 Cr. Hrs.)
WELD 1284 GTAW Welding (3)
WELD 2240 Metallurgy and Heat Treatment (2)
WELD 2242 Weld Inspection for Quality Control (2)
WELD 2275 Advanced Welding (2)
WELDING FUNDAMENTALS - Certificate
► Total = 12 Credit Hours
WELD 1270 Introduction to Welding Processes (4)
WELD 1272 Structural Shielded Metal Arc Welding (4)
WELD 1282 GMAW / GTAW Welding (4)
PIPE WELDING TECHNOLOGY - Certificate
Prerequisite: The Welding Technology Certificate or five years documented experience as a welder, ability to pass the overhead and vertical up-bend test and permission of the instructor.
► Total = 12 Credit Hours
WELD 1283 GMAW / GTAW Pipe Welding (4)
WELD 2262 Pipe Welding I (4)
WELD 2285 Pipe Welding II (4)
ADVANCED METALWORKING - Certificate
This certificate is for those students who are seeking to improve their skills for the metalworking industry. Students will increase their skills in the welding, machining and layout processes that are commonly used in the metalworking industry. The skills learned will provide students with the necessary entry-level skills required by most small- to medium-sized metalworking job shops.
Gainful Employment Information
► Total = 19 Hours
First Semester (15 Cr. Hrs.)
WELD 1270 Introduction to Welding Processes (4)
WELD 1272 Structural Shielded Metal Arc Welding (4)
WELD 1282 GMAW / GTAW Welding (4)
WELD 2274 Blueprint Reading for Welders (3)
Second Semester (4 Cr. Hrs.)
MACH 1201 Machining Technology I (4)
BASIC MACHINING - Certificate
This certificate is for those students who are seeking to improve their skills for the machining industry. Students will learn the fundamentals of machining using lathes and milling machining. The basic fundamentals of setting up the machine, selecting the correct tool, adjusting tool speed, determining depth of cut, and the use of precision measuring tools will be covered.
Gainful Employment Information
► Total = 18 Hours
First Semester (7 Cr. Hrs.)
MACH 1201 Machining Technology I (4)
MACH 1205 Special Problems in Machining (3)
Second Semester (8 Cr. Hrs.)
MACH 1202 Machining Technology II (4)
WELD 1270 Introduction to Welding Processes (4)
Third Semester (3 Cr. Hrs.)
MACH 1203 Machining Technology III (3)
Faculty & Staff
Dean of Applied Science
Phone Extension: 1292
Building: Advanced Technology Division
Office: 138
Administrative Assistant/Applied Science & Technology Division
Phone Extension: 1261
Building: Advanced Technology Center
Office: 138
Welding Associate Professor
Phone Extension: 1272
Building: Applied Science Center
Office: 135
Welding Professor Emeritus
Phone Extension: 1227
Building: Advanced Technology Center
Office: 137
Applied Science & Technology Division
Phone: (618) 437-5321 Ext. 1261
Email:
Address: 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina, IL 62846 Attn: Applied Science
Fax Number: (618) 437-5677 Attn: Applied Science
