Program Features
The Pratt Community College Welding Technology Program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces. Courses include instruction in arc welding, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, cutting, high-energy beam welding and cutting, solid state welding, ferrous and non-ferrous materials, oxidation-reduction reactions, welding metallurgy, welding processes and heat treating, structural design, safety, and applicable codes and standards.
PCC Welding Technology is a hands-on program in which students work in a shop environment with industry-level equipment. Students have the opportunity to do real world work projects for customers in the live shop, building the needed work experience that is valuable to the workforce and vital when seeking jobs in industry.
Qualified faculty are industry certified. Through professional development and industry opportunities, these master technicians are constantly learning the latest technology and earning additional certifications vital for ensuring their instruction remains current with industry expectations.
Degree and Certificate Options
Associate of Applied Science, Welding Technology
Certificate A, Welding Technology - Level I
Certificate B, Welding Technology - Level II
Kansas Promise Scholarship Opportunities
Electrical Power Technology program students from Kansas are eligible for the Kansas Board of Regents Promise Act Scholarship. This scholarship is a last dollar scholarship, which means that a student may receive a scholarship in the amount of aggregate tuition, required fees, books and materials minus all other financial aid (including grants and scholarships) that does not require repayment.
For more information:
https://prattcc.edu/financial-information/kansas-promise-scholarship-pr…
https://www.kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid/promise-ac…
Career Options
Welding Technician
Welding Fabricator
Welding Engineer
Program Learning Outcomes for Welding Technology
By the end of the Welding Technology Program, students are expected to complete the following:
I, ____________________, will comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing; eye protection; hand tools; power equipment; proper ventilation; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
RATING SCALE: N No Exposure - No experience or knowledge in this area
L Limited Skill - Requires instruction and close supervision
M Moderately Skilled - Performs job completely with limited supervision
S Skilled - Works independently
Work Ethics and Job Skills
NLMS
0000 Maintains regular attendance.
0000 Arrives for class on time.
0000 Completes job within set standard.
0000 Stays on assigned task.
0000 Demonstrates safe work habits.
0000 Appropriately dresses for the job.
0000 Cooperates with Instructor/Supervisor.
0000 Exhibits teamwork.
0000 Exhibits self-control.
0000 Maintains neat and orderly work area.
0000 Demonstrates leadership qualities.
COMPETENCIES
A. WELDING MANUFACTURING PLANT TOURS
NLMS
0000 Write personal resume
0000 Properly fill out application
0000 Practice interview skills
0000 Tour welding shop
0000 Tour machine shop
0000 Tour manufacturing plant
B. SAFETY MANAGEMENT
NLMS
0000 Work cooperative in class and design a safety manual for welding shop
0000 Develop SDS for welding shop
0000 Demonstrate proper storage of welding supplies
0000 Demonstrate proper maintenance of and repair of shop equipment
0000 Demonstrate proper Lock-Out Tag-Out of damaged equipment
0000 Demonstrate identification and ordering of correct repair parts
C. FORKLIFT OPERATOR TRAINING
NLMS
0000 Read and review OSHA Standard 1910.178 for power industrial trucks
0000 Demonstrate forklift inspection
0000 Demonstrate forklift maintenance and service
0000 Demonstrate forklift operational controls
0000 Demonstrate forklift driving skills
0000 Demonstrate lifting pallets with a forklift
0000 Demonstrate lifting secured material with forklift
0000 Demonstrate lifting unsecured material with forklift
0000 Pass forklift certification test
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Accreditation
CWE, Certified Welding Educator
AWS, American Welding Society
SENSE, Schools Excelling through National Skills Standards Education
LEEPS, Lincoln Electric Partner Schools
More Information
Welding Advisory Board (coming soon)
Tool List
Welding Certifications
Professional Licensure Disclosure
