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Program Info
Minimum credits: 65
Length: 5 semesters, full-time
Division: Career and Technical Education
Contact: 434.797.6437
Award: Diploma
Plan Code: 707 CIP Code: 48.0508
Program Description
The Diploma in Welding is designed to build upon the Certificate in Welding and provide students with additional skills in advanced welding, robotic welding, NC plasma cutting, weld testing procedures and codes, and layout of fabrication skills.
Program Outcomes: Graduates will be able to:
- Be prepared to obtain AWS certifications.
- Program and complete welds using robotic welding processes.
- Complete welding projects using available hydraulic metal shaping equipment.
- Use industry purchasing & billing practices.
- Prepare welded coupons and visual and destructive test for quality.
- Examine basic welding codes and their effect on quality control.
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