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Welding Technology  (5460)

Program Website http://www.pbcc.edu/WeldingLW.xml
Program Description This program prepares the student for entry-level employment in a variety of occupations in the welding industry. The content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills, human relations, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, reading blueprints, identifying metals and basic shop skills.

Shop activities are an integral part of this program and provide instruction in the various processes and fabrication skills, including torch cutting, arc welding, MIG welding, flux core welding, TIG welding, pipe welding, certification test preparation, use of current industry standards, practices and techniques.
Employment Opportunities Upon graduation students may find employment in the aerospace industry, construction iron worker field or in manufacturing.
Career Path Notes Upon completion of these programs, students are awarded 24 credits towards the A.A.S. degree in Industrial (Operations) Management Technology.
Admission Students must complete College Application www.pbcc.edu/admissions.xml.

No high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Students in this program are required to take the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education)before registering for classes.
Completion Requirements Students must successfully complete all courses listed in the catalog for this program. Students must pass with the following minimum Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores: Reading: 9; English: 9; Mathematics: 9 or qualify for TABE exemption www.pbcc.edu/vpiLW.xml.
Program Length Total program hours: 1,170. Approximate program length: one year.
Location The program is offered on the Lake Worth and Belle Glade campuses.
Financial Aid http://www.pbcc.edu/financialaid.xml
Application http://www.pbcc.edu/admissions.xml
Advising http://www.pbcc.edu/advising.xml
Career Center http://www.pbcc.edu/career
For more information about employment opportunities including job outlook and salary information visit:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/oco/
O-Net Online: http://online.onetcenter.org/
For More Information Lawrence Rutkowski, Rutkowsl@pbcc.edu, (561) 868-3547



For an individualized course sequence, please click here

To see when the course is offered, click the course number. To see a course description, click the course title.

Required Courses Clock Hours: 1,170

Group A

PMT0108
Introduction to Welding
120
PMT0109
Introduction to Welding II
120

Group B

PMT0126
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
120
PMT0127
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Advanced
120

Group C

PMT0147
Gas Metal Arc Welding
120

Group D

PMT0143
Flux Cored Arc Welding
120

Group E

PMT0150
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
120
PMT0151
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Advanced
120

Group F

PMT0167
Pipe Welding
120
PMT0168
Pipe Welding Advanced
90
Total Program Clock Hours: 1,170



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