Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Catalog Addendum
Welding Technology
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Diploma Program
The purpose of the Welding Technology Program is to prepare individuals for employment in the field of welding. Instruction is provided in various processes and techniques of welding including oxyfuel cutting, arc cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, pipe-welding, plasma arc cutting, blueprint reading, weld symbols, and joints.
COURSE # COURSE NAME HOURS CREDITS
Core Courses (must earn a grade of C- or better)
WT 101 Welding Safety, Tools and Equipment
WT 102 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
50
60
5.0
6.0
WT 103
WT 104
WT 105
WT 106
WT 203
WT 204
WT 205
WT 206
WT 210
WT 215
WT 216
Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 100
Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 100
Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Introduction to Pipe Welding
Advanced Layout and Fabrication
Welding Occupations
Advanced Pipe Welding
80
100
100
100
100
80
30
100
6.5
6.5
5.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
6.5
5.5
3.0
6.5
Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 80 5.5
Totals: 1080 76.0
CERTIFICATION
After completion of this program, the student will have covered the skills designated by the AWS
(American Welding Society) and will be prepared to take the AWS Entry Level Welder test in addition to certification in pipe and plate. Penn Commercial does not guarantee that a student will pass these certification examinations.
OUTSIDE FEES
The program tuition, books, supplies and fees includes all materials, equipment and certification fees necessary for program length. The only out-of-pocket expense that Welding Technology students will have is the cost to Steel Toe Leather boots, notebooks, and pencils/pens.
CONSUMER DISCLOSURES
Program CIP Code: 48.0508 Retention Rate: No data to report
Tuition: $14,972
Books, Supplies & Fees: $3,855
On-time Completion Rate%: No data to report
Placement Rate: No data to report
Median Loan Debt: No data to report

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Catalog Addendum
Welding Technology
WELDING TECHNOLOGY (WT)
Course Descriptions
WT 101 Welding Safety, Tools and Equipment
5 Quarter Credits – Two Weeks
An introduction to welding careers and safety practices, including welding safety; OSHA and the
Hazardous Communication Act; Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS); basic mathematics; measuring systems; shop operations; use and care of precision measuring tools; and the use and care of hand and power tools. Also includes instruction on various types of welding equipment and processes, basic welding gases, fluxes, rods, electrodes, and symbols.
Prerequisite: None
WT 102 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders
6 Quarter Credits – Two Weeks
A study of industrial blueprints. Emphasis is placed on terminology, symbols, graphics descriptions, and welding processes, including systems of measurement and industry standards, interpretations of plans and drawings used by industry.
Prerequisite: WT 101
WT 103 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
6.5 Quarter Credits – Four Weeks
An introduction to shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions.
Prerequisite: None
WT 104 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
6.5 Quarter Credits – Four Weeks
Principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.
Prerequisite: None
WT 105 Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
5.5 Quarter Credits – Four Weeks
An overview of terminology, safety procedures, and equipment set-up. Practice in performing T-joints, lap joints, and butt joints using self-shielding and dual-shield electrodes.
Prerequisite: None
WT 106 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication
6.5 Quarter Credits – Four Weeks
A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction.
Prerequisite: WT 102
WT 203 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
6.5 Quarter Credits – Four Weeks

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
Catalog Addendum
Welding Technology
A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in various positions.
Prerequisite: WT 103
WT 204 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
6.5 Quarter Credits – Four Weeks
Principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), including setup, GTAW equipment, and safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction done in various positions and joint designs.
Prerequisite: None
WT 205 Introduction to Pipe Welding
6.5 Quarter Credits – Four Weeks
An Introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on weld positions 2G, 5G and
6G using various electrodes.
Prerequisite: WT 103
WT 206 Advanced Layout and Fabrication
5.5 Quarter Credits – Four Weeks
An advanced course in layout and fabrication. Includes production and fabrication of layout, tools, and processes. Emphasis on application of fabrication and layout skills.
Prerequisite: WT 106
WT 210 Welding Occupations
3 Quarter Credits – Four Weeks
This course is designed to provide an overview of the many industries that a welder may be employed.
Students will also examine all aspects of “getting a job.” Students will learn how to research employers on-line, present a professional image, create a professional portfolio, develop proper interview skills, and discover how to take charge of their careers.
Prerequisite: 100-level WT courses
WT 215 Advanced Pipe Welding
6.5 Quarter Credits – Four Weeks
A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process.
Welding will be done using various positions with emphasis on weld positions 5G and 6G using various electrodes. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices.
Prerequisite: WT 205
WT 216 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
5.5 Quarter Credits – Four Weeks
This course is designed for the advanced gas tungsten arc welding student. Welding is done in ferrous and non-ferrous materials in various positions and directions on plate and tubular materials. Welding theories and advanced techniques are addressed along with filler metal classification, identification and proper selection for specific applications.
Prerequisite: WT 204