Welding and Welding Certificate (WLD & WLDC)

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Welding (WLD)

The Welding associate's degree prepares students for high-demand employment opportunities in industries such as manufacturing, construction, automotive, aerospace, and energy piping.

Students gain hands-on skill training in oxyacetylene welding (OAW), oxyfuel cutting (OFC), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Students also develop knowledge and skills in other welding areas including metal fabrication, visual inspection, and blueprint reading.

The associate's degree program includes cooperative education work opportunities as well. 

The Welding associate's degree curriculum is aligned with the American Welding Society's SENSE program.

For more information, please contact the Center for Innovative Technologies at (513) 569-1743.

To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.

Welding Certificate (WLDC)

The Welding Certificate prepares students for immediate employment in organizations where welders are in demand, including manufacturing, construction, automotive, and energy industries. The program includes hands-on practice in a variety of welding processes as well as metal fabrication, testing, and quality control. 

Graduates are prepared to take certification tests offered by the American Welding Society.

For more information, please contact the Center for Innovative Technologies at (513) 569-1743.

To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.

Welding (WLD)

Semester 1LecLabCredits
WLD 100Fundamentals of Welding ( B) 233
WLD 105Print Reading and Weld Design ( B) 223
FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B)  101
PSY 1XX Psychology Elective (G)  303
XXX XXX Arts/Humanities Elective or Natural Science Elective (G)  303
Semester 2  
WLD 111Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 ( B) 264
WLD 115Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding ( B) 264
ENG 101English Composition 1 ( G) 303
MAT 120Technical Mathematics ( G) 223
Semester 3  
WLD 260Weldability of Metals ( T) 223
MET 111Manufacturing Processes 1 ( T) 233
MET 131MET Computer Aided Drafting 1 ( T) 233
ENG 10X English Composition Elective (G)  303
Semester 4  
WLD 210Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ( T) 264
WLD 231Pipe Welding 1 ( T) 264
CIT 105OSHA 10 General Industry Safety ( T) 101
XXX XXX Welding Technical Elective (T)  223
Semester 5  
WLD 220Metal Fabrication ( T) 233
WLD 291Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Welding ( T) 1402
Semester 6  
WLD 292Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Welding ( T) 1402
WLD 250Welding Inspection and Codes ( T) 233
Total Credits:  4212761

Electives

First Year Experience Elective
FYE 100College Survival Skills1
FYE 105College Success Strategies2
FYE 110Community College Experience3
Psychology Elective
PSY 100Applied Psychology: Human Relations3
PSY 102Applied Psychology: Stress Management3
PSY 110Introduction to Psychology3
Arts/Humanities Elective (take one course from either Arts/Humanities or Natural Science)3
Any ART, FRN, LIT, MUS, PHI, POL, REL, SPN, THE
Natural Sciences Elective (take one course from either Arts/Humanities or Natural Sciences)
Any CHE, EVS, PHY, PSC
English Composition Elective
ENG 102English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues3
ENG 104English Composition 2: Technical Communication3
ENG 105English Composition 2: Business Communication3
Welding Technical Elective
EET 101Electronic Fundamentals 13
MET 112Manufacturing Processes 23
MET 132MET Computer Aided Drafting 23
MET 140Engineering Materials3
WLD 112Shielded Metal Arc Welding 24
WLD 232Pipe Welding 24

The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum. 

G = General Education course in this curriculum

B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum

T = Technical course in this curriculum

Welding Certificate (WLDC)

Semester 1LecLabCredits
WLD 100Fundamentals of Welding 233
WLD 105Print Reading and Weld Design 223
MAT 120Technical Mathematics 303
Semester 2  
WLD 111Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 264
MET 111Manufacturing Processes 1 233
MET 131MET Computer Aided Drafting 1 233
Semester 3  
WLD 115Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding 264
WLD 210Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 264
CIT 105OSHA 10 General Industry Safety 101
WLD XXX Technical Elective  233
Total Credits:  203231

Electives

Technical Elective
WLD 112Shielded Metal Arc Welding 24
WLD 220Metal Fabrication3
WLD 260Weldability of Metals3

Welding (WLD)

  • Ability to weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using the basic welding processes SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW and pipe.
  • Ability to perform metal layout processes.
  • Ability to cut metals using oxyfuel, plasma, and arc cutting processes.
  • Ability to apply the principles of metallurgy during the welding process.
  • Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and welding symbols to fabricate components.
  • Ability to apply basic math and measurement to welding processes.
  • Ability to follow industry safety practices.
  • Successful completion of OSHA 10 credential.

Courses

WLD 100 Fundamentals of Welding
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on fundamental principles of welding and joining processes. Topics include: oxy-acetylene welding and cutting techniques, plasma cutting, track cutting, and welding safety.
Prerequisites: None

WLD 105 Print Reading and Weld Design
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on interpreting various types of prints used in the welding industry. Topics include: print reading, measurements, types of welds and joints, welding symbols, technical math, and metric conversions.
Prerequisites: MAT 093 or appropriate placement test score

WLD 111 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1
4 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.

A course on techniques and operations associated with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Topics include: SMAW theory and operating principles, all-position welding of groove welds, and fillet welding using electrodes E6010, E6013, and E7018.
Prerequisites: WLD 100

WLD 112 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2
4 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.

A continuation of WLD 111 covering techniques and operations associated with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Topics include: all-positions open V-groove welds on plate, and fillet welds.
Prerequisites: WLD 111

WLD 115 Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding
4 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.

A course on welding techniques associated with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW). Topics include: theory, operating principles, equipment, and accessories; GMAW spray transfer techniques; and FCAW-G/GM (dual shielded) and FCAW-S (self-shielded) operations.
Prerequisites: WLD 100

WLD 191 Part-Time Cooperative Education 1: Welding
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WLD 115

WLD 192 Part-Time Cooperative Education 2: Welding
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WLD 191

WLD 193 Part-Time Cooperative Education 3: Welding
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WLD 192

WLD 194 Part-Time Cooperative Education 4: Welding
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fourth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WLD 193

WLD 195 Part-Time Cooperative Education 5: Welding
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their fifth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WLD 194

WLD 196 Part-Time Cooperative Education 6: Welding
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 20 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their sixth part-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students are expected to register for academic courses during the same semester. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WLD 195

WLD 198 First Year Special Topics in Welding
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to Welding, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

WLD 199 First Year Independent Project in Welding
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to Welding that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Welding faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

WLD 210 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
4 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.

A course on techniques and operations associated with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Topics include: GTAW theory, machines and set up, GTAW welding on non-ferrous and ferrous materials, and GTAW all-positions welding.
Prerequisites: WLD 100

WLD 220 Metal Fabrication
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on metal fabrication techniques used in industry. Topics include: thermal cutting; oxy-fuel gas cutting; plasma arc cutting; basic metal fabrication, layout, assembly, and fit-up; and heat distortion effects.
Prerequisites: WLD 105 and WLD 115

WLD 231 Pipe Welding 1
4 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.

A course on basic techniques associated with pipe welding operations. Topics include: pipe welding theory; pipe welding positions, layout, and preparation; and welding in the 2G and 5G positions with electrodes E6010 and E7018.
Prerequisites: WLD 111

WLD 232 Pipe Welding 2
4 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 6 Lab Hours.

A continuation of WLD 231 covering techniques associated with pipe welding operations. Topics include: pipe welding theory and nomenclature; safety; advanced pipe welding positions, layout, and preparation; and welding in the 5G and 6G positions using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes.
Prerequisites: WLD 231

WLD 250 Welding Inspection and Codes
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 3 Lab Hours.

A course on welding techniques as applied to the American Welding Society Structural Steel Code D1.1. Topics include: weld discontinuities, visual examination, intermediate layers, completed welds, and required documentation. Students perform welder qualification tests and practice inspecting weld defects.
Prerequisites: WLD 111

WLD 260 Weldability of Metals
3 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.

A course on properties of metals that affect weldability. Topics include: carbon steels, low alloy steels, tool steels, and stainless steels; cast iron and non-ferrous metals; processes including pre-heating, post-heating, annealing, normalizing, and hardening; repair welding techniques; and Rockwell hardness testing.
Prerequisites: WLD 100

WLD 291 Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Welding
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WLD 100

WLD 292 Full-Time Cooperative Education 2: Welding
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WLD 291

WLD 293 Full-Time Cooperative Education 3: Welding
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their third full-time field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow cooperative education policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WLD 292

WLD 294 Internship 1: Welding
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their first unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WLD 100

WLD 295 Internship 2: Welding
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 40 Lab Hours.

Students seeking an associate's degree participate in their second unpaid field learning experience related to their degree. Students must follow applicable policies and procedures to earn credit. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: WLD 294

WLD 298 Second Year Special Topics in Welding
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A course on selected topics related to Welding, which gives students opportunities to study information not currently covered in other courses. Grades issued are A, B, C, D, or F.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

WLD 299 Second Year Independent Project in Welding
1-9 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.

A project related to Welding that is completed by one or more students to meet specific educational goals. Projects must have prior approval and supervision by Welding faculty. Grades issued are Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory.
Prerequisites: Vary by section

Faculty

Program Chair/Advisor

Professor Michael DeVore, PhD, PE
michael.devore@cincinnatistate.edu

Co-op Coordinator

Professor Sue Dolan, M.Ed.
sue.dolan@cincinnatistate.edu

Advisors

Wendy Steinberg, MS
wendy.steinberg@cincinnatistate.edu

Carole Womeldorf, PhD
carole.womeldorf@cincinnatistate.edu