Welding
Associate of Applied Science Degree
This program not only provides skills and knowledge needed in today's welding industry but combines hands-on welding with classroom instruction in the five commonly used welding processes; OAW, SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW. CWC is an accredited education and test facility with American Welding Societies with up-to-date welding equipment. Be trained according to the AWS D1.1 structure welding code book, as well as the American Petroleum Institutes' 1104 pipe code book.
Additionally, the degree offers courses in metallurgy, blueprint reading and weld inspection to build depth of understanding in the welding field.
| Course Number | Course |
Credits |
| MATH 1500 | Applied Math |
3 credits |
| PFDV 1500 | Managing Career Development |
3 credits |
| WELD 1610 | Basic GMAW (MIG) |
2 credits |
| WELD 1650 | Print Reading and Welding Symbols |
3 credits |
| WELD 1710 | Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting |
2 credits |
| WELD 1750 | Basic Shield Metal Arc Welding |
2 credits |
| WELD 1760 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding |
4 credits |
| WELD 1770 | Gas Metal - Flux Core Arc Welding |
4 credits |
| WELD 1780 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on Plate |
3 credits |
| WELD 1860 | Welding Fabrication |
3 credits |
| WELD 1935 | CNC Plasma Cutting |
3 credits |
| WELD 2510 | Pipe Welding 1 |
4 credits |
| WELD 2650 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe |
4 credits |
| WELD 2655 | Gas Metal Arc Flux Core Arc Welding Pipe |
4 credits |
| WELD 2670 | Welding Inspection Technology |
3 credits |
| WELD 2680 | Welding Metallurgy |
3 credits |
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing Level I | 3 |
| American & Wyoming Government | 3 |
| University Studies | 1 |
Students must complete 6 credits of general education courses listed below:
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing II | 3 |
| Arts | 3 |
| Humanities | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Information Technology | 3 |
| Oral Communications | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
Certificates
The welding program is designed to provide students with entry-level skills and knowledge needed in today’s welding industry. To be successful in the welding industry, a person must be able to adapt to work styles that require dependability, attention to detail, safety-consciousness, self-control, adaptability/flexibility, initiative, and cooperation.
The program combines hands-on welding experiences with classroom instruction in commonly used welding processes. Safety is emphasized in all areas of the welding program.
The certificate program requires students to complete 31 credits of coursework and features a concentrated welding curriculum with emphasis on Oxy-Fuel, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and basic pipe welding. Math and English are also included in this program of study.
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Program Requirements
| Course Number | Course |
Credits |
| WELD 1610 | Basic GMAW (MIG) |
2 credits |
| WELD 1650 | Print Reading and Welding Symbols |
3 credits |
| WELD 1710 | Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting |
2 credits |
| WELD 1750 | Basic Shield Metal Arc Welding |
2 credits |
| WELD 1760 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding |
4 credits |
| WELD 1770 | Gas Metal - Flux Core Arc Welding |
4 credits |
| WELD 1935 | CNC Plasma Cutting |
3 credits |
| WELD 2680 | Welding Metallurgy |
3 credits |
General Education Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Writing Level I/Oral | 3 |
| Math/APPM | 3 |
| University Studies | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: 30
Welding certificate II combines hands-on welding experiences with classroom instruction in commonly used welding processes. Designed for students who have prior welding experience and desire to update their skills.
14 credits of welding courses.
**Independent Study Welding does not apply toward the certificate.
Total Credit Hours: 14
Welder Qualification Test Training
Welder Qualification Test Training is available for welders wanting to qualify under specific welding codes and specification. This training consists of supervised practice to ensure the welding students are using the right techniques to overcome bad welding habits. Practice coupons are inspected and tested by our staff certified welding inspector. Any test failure will be discussed between the welding student and the CWI.
Welding students will follow all industry standard safety rules and regulations as set by the Central Wyoming College Welding department.
Central Wyoming College can certify welders to structure and pipe codes. The CWC welding department is staffed with two AWS Certified Welding Inspectors and a shop supervisor to help meet your goals.
The training schedule will be 4 weeks long at 14 hours a week if needed. The weld test to follow.
Welding students will supply their own protective equipment and tools:
- Leather gloves
- Welding leathers
- Heavy cotton shirt
- Leather shoes or boots
- Safety glasses
- Welding hood
- Welding hand tools
- Welding file
- Welding grinder
*NO tennis shoes or polyester clothing
AWS D1.1 1” Plate Test Unlimited Thickness
3G & 4G Test positions
ANSI/AWS 3/16” to ¾” Plate Test
Limited Thickness 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G Test Positions
ANSI/AWS 6” schedule 40 or 80 pipe 1G, 5G, 6G test positions.
For information on pricing, contact Darryl Steeds at CWC Welding Department
Phone: 307-855-2138 | Email: dsteeds@cwc.edu
Welder Qualification Testing
Welder Certification and Qualification
Central Wyoming College can certify and qualify welders to structure and pope welding codes and specifications. The college is staffed with two American Welding Society’s certified welding inspectors and shop supervisors to help you with your testing needs.
One hour practice time will be allowed to dial in the welding machine. The test supervisor will go over the welding procedure with the welder giving clear instructions. All test coupons will be tested in strict accordance with the applicable welding code and recorded on the appropriate qualification test record. Any deviation from the welding supervisors direction will constitute a failed test.
AWS D1.1 1” Plate Test Unlimited Thickness
3G & 4G Test positions
ANSI/AWS 3/16” to ¾” Plate Test
Limited Thickness 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G Test Positions
ANSI/AWS 6” schedule 40 or 80 pipe 1G, 5G, 6G test positions.
For information on pricing, contact Darryl Steeds at CWC Welding Department
Phone: 307-855-2138 | Email: dsteeds@cwc.edu
Meet your Welding Professor
Darryl Steeds
Professor of WeldingDarryl Steeds is a certified welding inspector and has years of experience in the welding industry.