Integrated Metals Welding Technology - Mt Hood Community College

Integrated Metals Welding Technology from Mt Hood Community College is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The certificate options under the Integrated Metals - Welding Technology program are designed to prepare the person with little or no welding skill to enter the welding field with skill, knowledge and confidence. Also, they are designed for those wishing to upgrade their welding skills or to learn a new process. The curriculum is designed to train welders to produce weldments that meet American Welding Society (AWS) standards. Students are expected to maintain a minimum grade level of \\\\\\\"C\\\\\\\" on core curriculum classes to progress in the program. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, the student should be able to: Demonstrate safety procedures and safety inspections for welding processes and related equipment Identify welding equipment and accessories and explain power source principles of operation Read, interpret and apply blueprints for the production and inspection of manufactured work pieces. List and perform set-up, adjustments and operations of welding and cutting equipment in preparing and the completion of welding practice plates Describe and perform welding processes as they relate to the welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals Identify various electrodes, filler wires, shielding gasses and current types and their relationship to base-metal varieties Describe and apply the variables and techniques used to weld carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum to print specifications with regard to joint types, weld types and positions of welding Visually examine welds for discontinuities, defects, correct weld size and placement, and provide solutions for welding procedure errors Produce acceptable test plate weldments according to American Welding Society (AWS) Standards. What are the employment opportunities? Students who apply themselves in the program and obtain a satisfactory level of competence in welding should be able to secure employment in many areas, including ship repair, metal fabrication, construction and maintenance welding . Most companies require the prospective employee to pass a welding test as a condition of employment. This program will assist the student in preparing for welder qualification testing. View more details on Mt Hood Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.