WELDING PROGRAM

A Butte Community College Vocational Program Guide and Summary

THE PROGRAM:

The Welding Technology Program is a vocational core of courses designed to produce qualified personnel for certified welding jobs.  Program performance standards for certification will be in accordance to those established by the American Welding Society and/or American Society of Mechanical Engineers.  Courses are held in a completely modern and well-equipped welding lab.

For certified welders, employment opportunities are virtually unlimited.  High-paying jobs are open in both heavy and light industry throughout California as well as the nation and the world.  As far as can be seen in the future, the job market for certified welders will continue to grow.

THE CURRICULUM:

The curriculum includes the following major areas of instruction:

- Oxyacetylene Welding and Flame Cutting
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (stick)
- Symbol Reading, Blue Print Interpretation and Computations
- Flux Core Welding
- Heavy Plate Welding
- Pipe and Tube Welding
- Integrated Welding Applications
- Welding Equipment Maintenance and Service
- Welding Inspection
- Welder Qualification
- Mig /Tig Welding
- Pipe Fitting and Cutting

EDUCATIONAL OUTCOME:

1.   Certificates/Degrees/Licenses capable of being earned:

Certificates
 Certificate of Achievement (one-year track)
 
Licenses
 This program qualifies the student to take the welder certification tests in all
 Processes.

Degrees
 Non-transferable Associate of Science Degree in Welding Technology.
 Transferable Associate of Science Degree in Welding Technology leading to a
 Four-year Bachelors Degree in Welding Manufacturing and/or Welding
 Engineering and/or Industrial Arts.

2.   Desired Outcomes For Individuals Who Complete The Program:

 This program is designed to produce an entry-level technician in the 6-G pipe
 position (qualifies for all positions in plate and pipe).  The student will be able to
 weld with SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, OAW, OFC, PAC and AAC in all   positions with a variety of metals and alloys.  The student will be able to certify to  at least one of the following codes: API, AWS, and ASME, according to  individual skills.

 This program is designed to give the student the necessary skills to be successful
 in the modern welding industry, the student will develop job-oriented work
 habits, job seeking skills, resume skills and a knowledge of what the employer is
 expecting.

PRE-PROGRAM PREPARATION NEEDED:

1.   Basic Learning Skills:

 The welding technology industry is becoming a high-tech area; chances for
 success are enhanced by having good basic skills preparation assessed via
 testing.  Contact the College Student Assessment Office for particulars.  The
 following represent typical placement levels for entry into the Welding Program.

  A.  Reading Placement Recommended Level III
  B.  English Placement  Recommended Level II
  C.  Math Placement  Recommended Level II
  D.  Assessment test is for your knowledge and ours.  This test will not
        keep you from entering the program.

2. Prior Knowledge Recommended:

 Students who are still enrolled in high school and who are considering a career in
 the welding industry are encouraged to take courses in English, Mathematics,
 Reading and related fields to welding (any agriculture or industrial arts classes).

 No prior knowledge is necessary.  One should like to work in order to be
 successful in the welding industry.

3.   Other Types of Preparation:

 Formal or informal employment experience having to do with hand-eye
 Coordination will greatly enhance the student’s educational experience.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Welding Department:

Instructors:
(530) 895-2469 – Don Robinson (Chair)
(530) 895-2360 – Mike Rabo
(530) 895-2911 – Matt Wysocki
(530) 879-6162 – Miles Peacock

Department Secretary: (530) 895-2551 – Patty Travis 
Counseling Department:    (530) 895-2378
Admissions:      (530) 895-2361

Mailing Address:
   Welding Technology Program Attention Don Robinson
   Butte College
   3536 Butte Campus Dr.
   Oroville, CA 95965

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

1.  The program is a minimum of 1,639 hours (232 hours lecture and 1,407 hours
Laboratory, not including homework or assigned reading.) For a one-year Certificate of Achievement.

2.  The program may be completed in one or two years.

3.  The average cost per student is $1,200-$1,500 a semester. (Subject to change)

4.  Our classroom and shop facilities will handle up to 60 students.

5.  The program is fully accredited for loans and grants.

6.  The program certifies 98% of its finishing students.

7.  The program is second to none in the quality of instruction.

8.  The shop facility is equipped with the highest quality and variety of equipment.

9.  Employers are constantly seeking our graduates with us as references.

10.  Excessive absences will lead to failure.  More than 24 hours of absences per
       semester and you will be dropped from the program.  NO certification tests will be
       taken at Butte College.