Welding Technology

Contact Information:

Carl Eller, Welding Instructor

(701) 394-3890

South Campus

celler@tm.edu

Program Type

Certificate

Estimated Time to Complete

Two semesters (One academic year)

Format

On Campus (South Campus)

Program Description

The welding program at TMC provides students with a competency-based curriculum that teaches the basic welding skills for entry level jobs necessary for the demands of the welding industry.

The Welding Technology program uses a cohort model of instruction that provides students the opportunity to complete their program of study through hands-on learning in a modern, well equipped and safe learning laboratory. The Welding Technology program is designed to train students to become the best welders they can be. To meet the advance technological demands that are evolving in welding, students will be using our Virtual Reality VRTEX 360 welding simulators that will train skilled welders faster as well as recruit the next generation of welders. Students learn to utilize safe working techniques and through a curriculum built on stackable credentials, students will earn OSHA certification.

Career Outlook

Welders work in a wide variety of industries, from car racing to manufacturing. Welders mostly work in the manufacturing, industrial and construction sectors. They work both indoors and outdoors, depending on the exact industry or welding project. Aging infrastructure across the country will require the expertise of welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers to help rebuild bridges, highways, and buildings.

Credit Hours

32 Credits

Application Deadline

Review the TMC Academic Calendar for registration deadlines for each semester. 

Requirements

Program Required Courses

.Program Requirements

BOTE 177Job Readiness

1

SAFT 110OSHA 10-Hour

1

WELD 123Fabrication Methods I

2

WELD 130Math for Welders

2

WELD 140Fabrication Methods II

2

WELD 151Welding Theory I

3

WELD 152Welding Theory II

3

WELD 153Welding Lab I

5

WELD 154Welding Lab II

5

WELD 155Blueprint Reading for Welders

3

WELD 162Internship

3

WELD 165Blueprint Symbols for Welding

2

Total Credit Hours:32
Total Credits: 32

Welding Technology Certificate Pathway

Program of Study Year One

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course #

Course Title

Credit

Course #

Course Title

Credit

SAFT 110

OSHA 10-Hour

1

BOTE 177

Job Readiness

1

WELD 123

Fabrication Methods I

2

WELD 140

Fabrication Methods II

2

WELD 130

Math for Welders

2

WELD 152

Welding Theory II

3

WELD 151

Welding Theory I

3

WELD 154

Welding Lab II

5

WELD 153

Welding Lab I

5

WELD 155

Blueprint Reading for Welders

3

WELD 165

Blueprint Symbols for Welding

2

WELD 162

Internship

3

 

TOTAL CREDITS

15

TOTAL CREDITS

17


Total Credits: 32

Total Credit Hours: 32