Welding
The Welding Program provides specialized training in welding safety, welding theory, mathematics, cost analysis, blueprint reading and pipe template development. Students learn a variety of welding techniques including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW as well as oxy-fuel welding/cutting and carbon arc and plasma cutting/gouging. Students become proficient in all national code and standard positions on mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel plate and pipe. Upon successful completion of the one-year program, students receive a Welding Certificate and are eligible to sit for certification examinations in a wide variety of welding disciplines.
Program Outcomes
- Apply safe working practices while welding and cutting.
- Prepare quality welds using the SMAW process on pipe and plate in all positions.
- Prepare quality welds using the OFW/Brazing process in all positions.
- Produce quality cuts using various cutting equipment and techniques on carbon, stainless and aluminum in all positions.
- Prepare quality welds using GMAW/FCAW process on pipe and plate in all positions.
- Prepare quality welds using GTAW process on carbon, stainless and aluminum in all positions.
- Prepare working drawings or blueprints to produce quality products.
- Construct products from blueprints.
Skills USA Awards – Beloit
Skills USA 2019 National Awards
Silver medal in Welding Fabrication – Eli Fleming, Wes Lay, Gavin Siebold
Skills USA 2016 National Awards
Bronze Medal in Welding Fabrication – Kyle Alflen, Bryan Dome, Danea Buschkoetter
Skills USA 2015 National Awards
National Champion in Welding Fabrication – Vance Appleby, Caleb Jarchow, Nathan Kuhn
Skills USA 2014 National Awards
National Champion in Welding – Curtiss Anderson
Silver Medal in Welding Fabrication – Jacob Arnold, Joel Hayes, Joe Pfiefer
Skills USA 2022 National Awards
Silver Medal in Welding Fabrication – Colton Bradford, Edgar Galicia, Noland Vahle
Kansas Skills USA Medals (2002-Present)
26 Gold Medals
11 Silver Medals
7 Bronze Medals
Project MFG Awards – Beloit
Project MFG 2021 National Awards
Bronze Medal – Blake Schroeder
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Required Courses
First Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WL-100 | Welding Safety/OSHA 10 | 1 |
| WL-101 | Oxy-Acetylene/Oxy-Fuel Procedures | 2 |
| WL-102 | SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) | 3 |
| WL-105 | Special Welding Procedures | 3 |
| WL-106A | Blueprint Reading/Welding Symbols I | 3 |
| WL-109 | Pipe Welding | 2 |
| WL-110 | Advanced Cutting Processes | 3 |
| SS-102 | Tech Connect | 0 |
| TOTAL | ||
Second Semester
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WL-103 | GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) | 3 |
| WL-104 | GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) | 3 |
| WL-106B | Blueprint Reading/Welding Symbols II | 3 |
| WL-111 | Advanced Pipe Welding | 2 |
| WL-112 | CNC Plasma Cutting | 2 |
| WL-113 | FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) | 2 |
| WL-114 | Introduction to Welding Robotics | 1 |
| WL-107 | Shop PracticumOR | 2 |
| WL-108 | Internship | 2 |
| TOTAL | ||
General Education Course Requirements
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS-100 | Computer Applications T▸ | 3 |
| MA-102 | Essential Math T▸ | 3 |
| SS-100 | General Psychology T▸ | 3 |
| TOTAL | ||
T▸ - Course eligible for transfer to a state university.
Post Graduate Jobs
| Job Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Structural/Tank Construction | $28 |
| Piping | $45 |
| Oilfield Maintenance and Repair | $22 |
| Fabrication | $19 |
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Transfer Options
Career & Technical Education Concentration (B.S.)
This Program is available in
Beloit
and
Hays
Department Chair
Beloit: Kyle Kopsa
Hays: Dillon Bell
