Welding

Students completing this program should acquire the following skills and abilities:

• Communicate professionally in writing and speaking as appropriate to an industrial technology work environment. (GS Communication)
• Apply objective, valid methods of inquiry and problem solving to draw rational, ethical, and coherent conclusions. (GS Critical Thinking)
• Apply mathematical information to perform tasks in industrial technology. (GS Numeracy/Quant. Literacy)
• Interact effectively with individuals and groups. (GS Interpersonal Relations)
• Display work appropriate behavior including positive attitude, timeliness, and teamwork.
• Apply industry standard safety and hazardous material handling guidelines.
• Apply knowledge of computer programs to create professional, academic, or business documents following current industry standards.
• Safely operate equipment and tools used in welding, cutting, and fabricating.
• Demonstrate competency in entry level welding and cutting processes.
• Perform welding activities following written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrate competency in interpreting prints, drawings, and symbols for welding and fabricating.
• Communicate work performed using trade specific language.
• Complete tasks accurately, safely, and within a given timeframe.