There are thousands of jobs in the welding field available, and I love working with my hands, so welding was the perfect fit for me. The MCC Welding Technology Program is building me to be successful in the workforce.
Hunter Tucker
Class of 2020
Welding and Cutting Technology
FIND YOUR WINGS
The Welding and Cutting Technology program prepares students for entry-level employment in the field of welding and cutting. Students are taught the use of the arc welder, oxyacetylene torch and plasma arc cutter. Student also receive instruction in blueprint reading, welding metallurgy, and welding theory. Upon completion of the program, students receive advanced NCCER and OSHA certifications
Progression: To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a “C” average (GPA of 2.00) or better. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each ATV course to progress in the program.
Minimum admission requirements (in addition to general admission requirements) must include one of the following:
- Attain a 16 composite score on the ACT;
- Score a 251 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Reading Section and a 230 or higher on the Accuplacer NG Algebra Section
- Earn a “C” or above in Math for Occupational Education (CTE 1113);
- Complete 15 semester hours with a “C” average or above at an accredited college or university. Developmental coursework does not satisfy this requirement.
| FIRST YEAR | FIRST SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLT 1115 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding I | 5 |
| WLT 1124 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLT 1173 | Introduction to Welding and Safety | 3 |
| WLT 1313 | Cutting Processes | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLT 1135 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 5 |
| WLT 1143 | Flux Cored Arc Welding | 3 |
| WLT 1225 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding II | 5 |
| WLT 1232 | Blueprint Reading, Welding Symbols and Metallurgy | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| SUMMER SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLT 2913 | Welding Code | 3 |
| PPV 1425 | Basic Fabrication of Pipe Fitting | 5 |
| WLT 1155 | Basic Pipe Welding | 5 |
| WLT 1252 | Advanced Pipe Welding | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
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| FALL SEMESTER | ||
| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| SPT 1113 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSY 1513 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elect. | 3 | |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
|
| Total Semester Hours | 60 | |
| FIRST YEAR | FIRST SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLT 1115 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding I | 5 |
| WLT 1124 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLT 1173 | Introduction to Welding and Safety | 3 |
| WLT 1313 | Cutting Processes | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLT 1135 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 5 |
| WLT 1143 | Flux Cored Arc Welding | 3 |
| WLT 1225 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding II | 5 |
| WLT 1232 | Blueprint Reading, Welding Symbols and Metallurgy | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 | |
| FIRST YEAR | FIRST SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLT 1115 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding I | 5 |
| WLT 1124 | Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLT 1173 | Introduction to Welding and Safety | 3 |
| WLT 1313 | Cutting Processes | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLT 1135 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 5 |
| WLT 1143 | Flux Cored Arc Welding | 3 |
| WLT 1225 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding II | 5 |
| WLT 1232 | Blueprint Reading, Welding Symbols and Metallurgy | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| SUMMER SEMESTER |
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| Course Number | Course Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WLT 2913 | Welding Code | 3 |
| PPV 1425 | Basic Fabrication of Pipe Fitting | 5 |
| WLT 1155 | Basic Pipe Welding | 5 |
| WLT 1252 | Advanced Pipe Welding | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 15 |
|
| Total Semester Hours | 45 | |
- Structural Welder
- Iron Worker
- Tacker
- Fitter
- Fabricator
- Production Worker
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Cutting Processes
- Pipe Welding
- $44,340 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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