Welding Level I - Neosho County Community College

Welding Level I from Neosho County Community College is a Campus Certificate Engineering General degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Welding program allows students the opportunity to complete certificates at two levels and to transfer these certificates toward an Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Engineering Technology . The Level I Welding certificate is for students who intend to seek entry-level employment after completing a one-year program of study. The level II certificate is for students interested in advancing their skill level beyond level I. The curriculum utilizes the American Welding Society?s ?Schools Excelling through National Skills Standards? (SENSE) which is a nationally-recognized credentialing and certification system. The SENSE system defines skill levels as Entry Welder and Advanced Welder which correspond with NCCC?s Level I and Level II certificates . Career areas in welding include welding , cutting, soldering, and brazing in the construction, manufacturing and utilities industries. Specific job titles include welding technician, supervisors, inspectors, instructors, and shop owners. The job outlook for welders in the construction, manufacturing, and utilities industries is increasing. Median earnings are $15.10/hour. The Level I Welding certificate requires the completion of 16 credit hours of courses in the technical career area. The Level II Welding certificate requires the completion of 32 credit hours of courses in the technical career area. Additional technical courses should be discussed with the student?s academic advisor and may be selected based upon specific goals and requirements. Level I Program Outcomes 1. Demonstrate the fundamentals of basic welding shop safety. 2. Demonstrate the ability to perform construction math. 3. Demonstrate the ability to correctly use welding tools. 4. Demonstrate the ability to read weld blueprints. 5. Demonstrate basic employability skills. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of gas metal arc welding ? short circuit. (overlay/pad & fillet) 7. Demonstrate an understanding of oxy-fuel cutting. 8. Demonstrate an understanding of shield metal arc welding. (overlay/pad & fillet) 9. Demonstrate an understanding of plasma arc cutting. 10. Demonstrate an understanding of flux cored arc welding ? dual shield. (overlay/pad & fillet) 11. Demonstrate an understanding of gas tungsten arc welding. (overlay/pad & fillet) View more details on Neosho County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Engineering General courses.