Welding Technology Diploma Curriculum Map

Fall - 1st Year

• WLD 110 - Cutting Processes Credits: 2 (A)
• WLD 115 - SMAW (Stick) Plate Credits: 5 (A)
• WLD 121 - GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate Credits: 4
• WLD 131 - GTAW (TIG) Plate Credits: 4 (A)
• WLD 141 - Symbols & Specifications Credits: 3 (A)

Spring - 1st Year

• WLD 116 - SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe Credits: 4
• WLD 122 - GMAW (MIG) Plate Pipe Credits: 3
• WLD 132 - GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe Credits: 3
• WLD 151 - Fabrication I Credits: 4
• Mathematics Elective Credits: 3-4

Summer - 1st Year

• ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
• WLD 261 - Certification Practices Credits: 2 *

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• CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers Credits: 3 (A)

• OR

• WBL 110 - World of Work Credits: 1 ** AND
• WBL 111 - Work-Based Learning I Credits: 1 ** AND
• WBL 115 - Work-Based Learning Seminar I Credits: 1 **

• OR

• WBL 112 - Work-Based Learning I Credits: 2 ** AND
• WBL 115 - Work-Based Learning Seminar I  Credits: 1 **

Total Credits: 43-44

It is strongly recommended to take courses in bold.

* - Designates class preparing students to sit for the hands-on AWS certification exams covering plate and pipe, in the processes of GMAW, SMAW, or GTAW.

(A) - Students may receive credit for this course by successfully completing the articulated non-credit course, or submitting evidence of an articulated industry certification. See: https://spcc.edu/credit-articulation-at-spcc/

**- Students must speak with the Director of Work-Based Learning before selecting WBL courses.