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Spring Semester 2019 Catalog

Advanced Pipe Welding, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta campus

Entrance Dates: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Length of Program: One Term
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 8

Program Description: The Advanced Pipe Welding program is designed to take the graduate of Augusta Technical College Welding program to the next level of welding in the pipe field. Program learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes welding theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. The student will weld pipe of various sizes in the 2g-5g-and 6g positions using the SMAW and GTAW process. Program graduates receive an Advanced Pipe Welding certificate and are prepared to take a qualification test.

Employment Opportunities: The graduate of the Advanced Pipe Welding program will be employable as a pipe construction welder, using the SMAW and GTAW process to weld various sizes of pipe. Other Jobs include industrial welder, steel fabricator, and heavy construction industries. Graduates readily find employment in these fields in the area.

Gainful Employment

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 8 credits

WELD 2010ADVANCED PIPE WELDING

8

Notes:

  • Completion of the Welding and Joining Technology Diploma Program with a 3.0 GPA and the completion of WELD 1152 Pipe Welding with a 3.0 or better is required for admission to this program.

Guided Pathway

Augusta Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Advanced Pipe Welding

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

WELD 2010ADVANCED PIPE WELDING

8

NOTE:

Completion of the Welding and Joining Technology Diploma Program with a 3.0 GPA and the completion of WELD 1152 (Pipe Welding) with a 3.0 or better is required for admission to this program.

*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.

Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.

The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.