Overview
Welding II students focus on completing the AWS (American Welding Society) Sense Level 1 industry certification. Welding Technology II builds on the skills covered in Welding Technology I, and successful students have opportunities to complete internships at local companies during the spring semester. Instructional activities may include working on school and client projects to expose students to real world situations. OSHA standards and guidelines endorsed by AWS are used to enforce safety at all times..
WHEN YOU FINISH
Students who have earned the Ivy Tech Certificate in Structural Welding are eligible to participate in Ivy Tech Richmond’s graduation ceremony. Students can also go on to earn a Technical Certificate in Welding Technology or an Associate of Applied Science in Industrial Technology. Other options are to enter full-time employment, enter apprenticeships, join the military, and/or continue education and training on the job and in college.
Industry Certifications
AWS (American Welding Society) Entry Level Welding – Sense
- Entry Level Welder in SMAW
- Entry Level Welder in GMAW
- Entry Level Welder in FCAW
- Entry Level Welder in GTAW
Testing required. Fees may apply. Qualifies for Technical Honors Diploma and Graduation Pathways certification.
Dual College Credits
- WELD 208 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Ivy Tech | 3 credits
Qualifies for Technical Honors Diploma and Graduation Pathways dual credits. - WELD 273 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II
Ivy Tech | 3 credits
Co/Pre-requisite applies. Teacher recommendation required. Qualifies for Technical Honors Diploma and Graduation Pathways dual credits.
Student Evaluation
After the completion of two years in the program, students are evaluated on technical and essential skills. The Technical Skills Evaluation documents the Welding Technology skills learned. The Essential Skills Evaluation documents the workplace skills all WCC students learn. The documents were developed by WCC teachers, in cooperation with business partners and industry advisory committees, and are updated each year.
Welding Technology Technical Skills Evaluation
