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Welding

Welding Programs

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Basic Welding (Certificate) | Industrial Welding (Certificate)

Basic Welding

Welders are in high demand, meaning high-paying jobs for students who earn JWCC’s welding certificates. In fact, our welding graduates receive multiple job offers! 专业焊工教授白天和晚上的课程，提供实用的技术技能. Classes in occupational health and safety, basic/commercial/STICK & MIG焊接，焊接符号和蓝图阅读为学生的职业生涯做好准备:

  • Fabrication
  • Fitting
  • Maintenance
  • MIG welding

可堆叠焊接证书可在六个月内完成，并可申请学位.

Career Opportunities

  • Aluminum Welder
  • Fabrication Welder
  • Fabricator
  • Fitter/Welder
  • Maintenance Welder
  • Mig Welder
  • Sub Arc Operator
  • Welder
  • Welder-Fitter
  • Welder/ Fabricator

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Suggested Degree Plan for Basic Welding Certificate
Do not use this degree plan as a substitute for an advisor. 在每学期注册课程之前，一定要和导师讨论你完成课程的具体需求.
FYE 101 Blazing Your Trail Details 1
Directed to new students, 本课程提供了向高等教育文化的支持性过渡. 课程目标旨在通过获得有效的学习技巧，并了解可用于学术和个人成长的大学资源，为学生的大学生活做好准备. This course also develops students' abilities, which will assist them with the complexities of college life.
Prerequisites: (none)
MFG 113 Introduction to Manufacturing & Industrial Safety Details 3
本课程向学生介绍制造业，并提供具体的指导，以促进工业环境中的安全工作实践. It introduces manufacturing specializations such as mechatronics, precision machining and welding and covers fire safety, pressurized gases, electrical hazards, safe machine usage, and lock out tag out. Students learn concepts of industrial noise, machine guarding, electrical safety, chemical exposure, hazardous waste, Worker's Compensation laws, liability, and general safety precautions for the workplace. 课程内容基于制造技能标准委员会(MSSC)认证生产技术员课程和OSHA标准. 学生将有资格通过MSSC参加MSSC- m1安全认证.
Prerequisites: (none)
WLD 121 MIG Welding Short Circuit Details 3
学习气体保护焊短路转移的设备设置和焊接技术. Perform AWS D1.1结构焊接规范-钢板上碳钢的焊接符合钢规范, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course aligns with AWS SENSE 1 Module 5 - Key Indicators 1-7, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. Imbedded credential: AWS welder certification. 0.5 lecture hours, 5 lab hours.
Prerequisites: MFG 113 (can be taken concurrently), WLD 180 or consent of department
WLD 124 MIG Welding Spray Transfer Details 1
This course focuses on proper weld safety, 气体保护焊喷焊设备设置及焊接工艺. Perform AWS D1.1结构焊接规范-钢兼容焊接碳钢在平面和水平位置. This course aligns with AWS SENSE 1 Module 2 - Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, Module 5 - Key Indicators 1, 2 and 8-12, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. 0 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: MFG 113和WLD 180或部门同意的必要条件:可以采取WLD 125
WLD 125 Stick Welding I Details 3
This course focuses on safety, amperage settings, 极性和焊条的正确选择适用于保护金属电弧焊工艺. Students perform AWS D1.1结构焊接规范:用目测和破坏性方法测定焊接质量，在平整和水平位置对碳钢进行钢兼容焊接. 本课程与AWS SENSE 1模块4 -关键指标1 - 7一致，适用于平面和水平位置, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. 0.5 lecture hours, 5 lab hours.
Prerequisites: MFG 113 (may be taken concurrently) and WLD 180 or consent of department
WLD 161 Interpreting Welding Prints Details 3
学生解释焊接打印和草图，重点是英语/公制测量, AWS welding symbols, and fabrication requirements. Learn to prepare, 使用合适的材料和工具将焊接部件组装和粘接在一起. 本课程与SENSE 1模块3:绘图和焊接符号解释相一致, Key Indicators 1 and 2.
Prerequisites: (none)
WLD 180 Thermal Cutting Processes Details 2
Practice proper safety, equipment setup and cutting techniques for manual and mechanized OxyFuel, Plasma and Air Arc cutting, scarfing and gouging on carbon steel, 在平面和水平位置的铝和不锈钢符合AWS C4.1. This course aligns to AWS SENSE 1 Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 8 Units 1 – 4, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 1. 0.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.
Prerequisites: Corequisites: MFG 113
注意:只有不需要额外课程的学生，并且每学期修了列出的学分或课程，才能在规定的时间内完成课程. Others will take longer to complete. 课程描述可能包含IAI(伊利诺伊州衔接倡议)代码，其中包含学生将学分转移到另一个伊利诺伊州高等教育机构的信息. See itransfer.org or the JWCC course catalog for more information on IAI.

Gainful Employment: For more information about graduation rates, cost, the median debt of students who complete the program, and other information, please view our Gainful Employment information for the particular certificate of study.

Industrial Welding

Welders are in high demand, meaning high-paying jobs for students who earn JWCC’s welding certificates. In fact, our welding graduates receive multiple job offers! 专业焊工教授白天和晚上的课程，提供实用的技术技能. Classes in occupational health and safety, basic/commercial/TIG & MIG焊接，焊接符号和蓝图阅读为学生的职业生涯做好准备:

  • aluminum welding
  • fabrication
  • fitting
  • maintenance
  • sub arc operation
  • MIG welding

可堆叠焊接证书可在六个月内完成，并可申请学位.

student with welding mask flipped up
Suggested Degree Plan for Industrial Welding Certificate
Do not use this degree plan as a substitute for an advisor. 在每学期注册课程之前，一定要和导师讨论你完成课程的具体需求.
First Semester Details
FYE 101 Blazing Your Trail Details 1
Directed to new students, 本课程提供了向高等教育文化的支持性过渡. 课程目标旨在通过获得有效的学习技巧，并了解可用于学术和个人成长的大学资源，为学生的大学生活做好准备. This course also develops students' abilities, which will assist them with the complexities of college life.
Prerequisites: (none)
MFG 113 Introduction to Manufacturing & Industrial Safety Details 3
本课程向学生介绍制造业，并提供具体的指导，以促进工业环境中的安全工作实践. It introduces manufacturing specializations such as mechatronics, precision machining and welding and covers fire safety, pressurized gases, electrical hazards, safe machine usage, and lock out tag out. Students learn concepts of industrial noise, machine guarding, electrical safety, chemical exposure, hazardous waste, Worker's Compensation laws, liability, and general safety precautions for the workplace. 课程内容基于制造技能标准委员会(MSSC)认证生产技术员课程和OSHA标准. 学生将有资格通过MSSC参加MSSC- m1安全认证.
Prerequisites: (none)
WLD 121 MIG Welding Short Circuit Details 3
学习气体保护焊短路转移的设备设置和焊接技术. Perform AWS D1.1结构焊接规范-钢板上碳钢的焊接符合钢规范, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course aligns with AWS SENSE 1 Module 5 - Key Indicators 1-7, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. Imbedded credential: AWS welder certification. 0.5 lecture hours, 5 lab hours.
Prerequisites: MFG 113 (can be taken concurrently), WLD 180 or consent of department
WLD 124 MIG Welding Spray Transfer Details 1
This course focuses on proper weld safety, 气体保护焊喷焊设备设置及焊接工艺. Perform AWS D1.1结构焊接规范-钢兼容焊接碳钢在平面和水平位置. This course aligns with AWS SENSE 1 Module 2 - Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, Module 5 - Key Indicators 1, 2 and 8-12, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. 0 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: MFG 113和WLD 180或部门同意的必要条件:可以采取WLD 125
WLD 125 Stick Welding I Details 3
This course focuses on safety, amperage settings, 极性和焊条的正确选择适用于保护金属电弧焊工艺. Students perform AWS D1.1结构焊接规范:用目测和破坏性方法测定焊接质量，在平整和水平位置对碳钢进行钢兼容焊接. 本课程与AWS SENSE 1模块4 -关键指标1 - 7一致，适用于平面和水平位置, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. 0.5 lecture hours, 5 lab hours.
Prerequisites: MFG 113 (may be taken concurrently) and WLD 180 or consent of department
WLD 161 Interpreting Welding Prints Details 3
学生解释焊接打印和草图，重点是英语/公制测量, AWS welding symbols, and fabrication requirements. Learn to prepare, 使用合适的材料和工具将焊接部件组装和粘接在一起. 本课程与SENSE 1模块3:绘图和焊接符号解释相一致, Key Indicators 1 and 2.
Prerequisites: (none)
WLD 180 Thermal Cutting Processes Details 2
Practice proper safety, equipment setup and cutting techniques for manual and mechanized OxyFuel, Plasma and Air Arc cutting, scarfing and gouging on carbon steel, 在平面和水平位置的铝和不锈钢符合AWS C4.1. This course aligns to AWS SENSE 1 Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 8 Units 1 – 4, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 1. 0.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.
Prerequisites: Corequisites: MFG 113
Second Semester Details
MAT 100 Technical Mathematics Details 3
一门旨在涵盖与职业相关的数学过程和问题的课程, technical and workforce applications. Specific topics include fractions; decimals, ratio, proportion and percentage; measurements; and area and volume.
Prerequisites: (none)
WLD 126 Stick Welding II Details 3
This course focuses on safety, amperage settings, 保护金属电弧焊工艺的极性和电极的正确选择. Perform AWS D1.结构式焊接规范:用目测和破坏性方法测定焊接质量，在垂直向上和架空位置对碳钢进行钢兼容焊接. 学生还将根据多个焊接规范直观地检查和测试各种焊接件和热切割表面, standards and specifications. 本课程符合AWS SENSE 1模块4:垂直向上和头顶位置的屏蔽金属弧焊关键指标1-7以及模块2 -关键指标7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. Imbedded credential: AWS welder certification and SENSE 1, Module 9: Welding Inspection and Testing Principles. 0.5 lecture hours, 5 lab hours.
Prerequisites: MFG 113, WLD 125 and WLD 180 or consent of department
WLD 127 TIG Welding Carbon Steel Details 2
学习焊接安全，机器设置和钨极气体保护焊的焊接技术. Perform AWS D1.3结构焊接规范薄钢规范焊接在碳钢上, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course aligns to AWS SENSE 1, Module 7 - Key Indicators 1-7, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. Imbedded credential: AWS welder certification. 0.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.
Prerequisites: MFG 113 and WLD 180 or consent of department
WLD 132 TIG Non-Ferrous Metals Details 2
This course focuses on proper weld safety, 铝和不锈钢气体钨极电弧焊的机器设置和焊接技术. Perform AWS D1.2结构焊接规范-铝兼容焊接在铝的平面和水平位置. Perform AWS D1.2结构焊接规范-铝-符合焊接铝板的平、水平位置和AWS D1.6结构焊接规范-不锈钢兼容焊接奥氏体不锈钢在平, horizontal and vertical positions. This course aligns to AWS SENSE 1, Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, Module 7 - Key Indicators 1, 2 and 8-17 and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. The course combines former WLD 128 and WLD 129. 0.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.
Prerequisites: MFG 113, WLD 127 and WLD 180 or consent of department
WLD 135 Flux Core Inner & Dual Shield Weld Details 2
Perform proper weld safety, 自保护药芯弧焊(FCAW-S)和气体保护药芯弧焊(FCAW-G)的设备设置和焊接技术. Produce AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel compliant welds on carbon steel in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course aligns to SENSE 1 Module 6 - Key Indicators 1-12, as well as Module 2 - Key Indicator 7, Module 3 - Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 - Key Indicator 2. The course combines former WLD 122 and WLD 123. 0.5 lecture hours, 3 lab hours.
Prerequisites: MFG 113 and WLD 180 or consent of department
WLD 170 Specialized Welding Details 1
本课程将涵盖专业的焊接工艺，包括基本的机器人焊接和基本的等离子切割. 学生将学习机器人焊接系统，以及如何在系统上执行基本程序. 本课程还提供操作机器人和等离子切割设备时的基本安全预防措施. 0.5 lecture hours, 1 lab hour.
Prerequisites: MFG 113 or consent of department
Various WLD 194 / WLD 195 Details 1-2
Choose WLD 194 or WLD 195.
WLD 194 Capstone Project Details 1
Design, fabricate, weld to an appropriate welding code, and finish assemble a quality manufactured product using layout tools, saws, grinders, drills, Oxyfuel, Plasma, Air Carbon Arc and multiple welding processes. 0 lecture hours, 2 lab hours.
Prerequisites: 必备条件:wl126, wl127, wl132, wl135和wl130
WLD 195 Special Topics in Welding Details 1-4 (Varies)
Deals with current topics in welding not covered in other courses. 主题将随学生和教师的需求、兴趣和目标而变化. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topics to be listed on student's permanent academic record.
Prerequisites: Consent of department
注意:只有不需要额外课程的学生，并且每学期修了列出的学分或课程，才能在规定的时间内完成课程. Others will take longer to complete. 课程描述可能包含IAI(伊利诺伊州衔接倡议)代码，其中包含学生将学分转移到另一个伊利诺伊州高等教育机构的信息. See itransfer.org or the JWCC course catalog for more information on IAI.

Gainful Employment: For more information about graduation rates, cost, the median debt of students who complete the program, and other information, please view our Gainful Employment information for the particular certificate of study.