Welding
Program Description:
The welding curriculum is designed to meet the minimum skill standards established by the American Welding Society (AWS) for entry-level welders. Training is given in both theory ad practical skills in the various phases of welding and cutting. The program provides technical training to meet the demands of the welding industry and the needs of the individual.
Career and Advancement Opportunities: Entry-level welders find employment in a wide range of industries that use welding and welding-related tasks.
Contact Information: Professor Earl Nymeyer – 575.492.2868
Degrees and Certificates
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Welding, Associate of Applied Science -
Welding, Certificate
Courses
WELD1110: Introduction to Welding
Credits 4WELD1120: Advanced Welding
Credits 4WELD1130: Blueprint Reading for Welders
Credits 3WELD1140: Destructive Testing
Credits 3WELD1150: Basic Metallurgy & Welding
Credits 3WELD1160: Job Estimating
Credits 3WELD2110: Inert Gas Welding
Credits 4WELD2120: Pipe Welding
Credits 4This course includes shielded metal-arc welding in the horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Industrial pipe layout and fabrication and arc welding of basic pipe joints are covered. Students will practice cutting with an Oxy-Acetylene cutting torch and welding in different positions from IG through 6G.
WELD2130: Advanced Theory and Practice
Credits 4WELD2140: Adv Welding Fabrication & Proj
Credits 4WELD2150: Industrial Codes and Standards
Credits 3WELD2160: Welding Coop Work Experience
Credits 4WELD2220: Advanced Pipe Welding
Credits 4This course is a continuation of the WE 223P Pipe Welding class, in which the student will produce and complete pipe welding exemplars in the 1G, horizontal rolled welding position, 2G vertical fixed welding position, 5G horizontal fixed welding position, and 6G inclined (45°) welding position.