
Welding
Introducing DCC’s New Welding Facility
DCC is constructing a new facility to house its expanded welding program. It will feature the latest technology and additional welding stations to accommodate more students. Upon completion of the new welding facility, a 2 year welding diploma will become available. Job specific classes will also be offered with certification opportunities to meet the needs of the industry. The new welding curriculum and facility have been designed to expose students to all the necessary skills that are needed in the welding industry.
2 year welding diploma to include:
- Advanced classes in gas metal arc welding and gas tungsten arc welding with an opportunity for AWS certifications in each
- Fabrication classes that are to include the use of hydraulic shear, brake and roller as well as blueprint reading and the use of computer controlled plasma table
- Classes in robotic welding
Welding Technology Certificate Program
The Welding Technology program is designed to give students a general foundation in welding and to help entry-level employees in welding related trades obtain job-specific knowledge and skills to improve their work performance and career status within the industry.
Program Objectives
Students will graduate from this program with knowledge of the principles of welding and advanced welding skills. They will be familiar with different welding techniques used in the welding industry and have an understanding of welding concepts. Graduates will also have learned the requirements for safety in the workplace. The program will have introduced students to expected welding performance and the demand of welders in the industry.
For More Information About the Welding Program
If you have questions or would like more information about the Welding program, please fill out this form. If you would like to register for a course, please go to MyDCC.
Welding Technology Courses
ENG 131 - Technical Report Writing I
Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
HUM 165 - Controversial Issues in Contemporary American Culture
Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
ITE 116 - Survey of Computer Software Applications
Lecture 2 hours per week. Total 2 hours per week.
2 credits
MTH 103 - Applied Technical Mathematics I
Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
SAF 126 - Principles of Industrial Safety
Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
SDV 100 - College Success Skills
Lecture 1 hour per week. Total 1 hour per week.
1 credit
AIR 117 - Metal Layout I
Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 6 hours per week. Total 7 hours per week.
3 credits
MAC 161 - Machine Shop Practices I
Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
WEL 120 - Introduction to Welding
Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
WEL 121 - Arc Welding
Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
WEL 122 - Welding II (Electric Arc)
Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
WEL 126 - Pipe Welding I
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
WEL 135 - Inert Gas Welding
Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
WEL 136 - Welding III (Inert Gas)
Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
WEL 145 - Welding Metallurgy
Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
WEL 150 - Welding Drawing and Interpretation
Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
Welding
The Welding Career Studies Certificate is a response to the short term training needs of many adults in our service region. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to obtain employment in the welding field. The fundamental objective of the program is to teach students how to weld. Individuals trained in this program must be able to meet welding performance demands of industry; consequently, a minimum amount of time is spent on book and classroom study with most of the time used on supervised welding practice.
Welding CSC Program Overview
Program: Welding
Award Offered:
Welding Career Studies Certificate
Program Requirements: To receive the Welding CSC, you must complete a minimum of 19 credits.
Welding Courses
MAC 161 - Machine Shop Practices I
Lecture 2 hours per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
WEL 120 - Introduction to Welding
Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
WEL 121 - Arc Welding
Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
WEL 122 - Welding II (Electric Arc)
Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
WEL 135 - Inert Gas Welding
Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
WEL 136 - Welding III (Inert Gas)
Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
WEL 145 - Welding Metallurgy
Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
WEL 150 - Welding Drawing and Interpretation
Lecture 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits
Register For A Course
If you would like to register for a course, please go to MyDCC.
Contacts

Herb Hardy
Instructor, Welding 434-797-8545
hhardy@dcc.vccs.edu