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NONCREDIT STRUCTURAL STEEL

Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)

Students enrolled in these courses have the opportunity to develop entry level skills and knowledge required in the ironworker industry and obtain welder qualifications to the AWS D1.1/1.1M Structural Steel Welding code.

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NONCREDIT STRUCTURAL STEEL Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

All Careers in NONCREDIT STRUCTURAL STEEL (5)

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other- n/a- n/a77,390
Non-Destructive Testing SpecialistsHigh school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Photonics TechniciansAssociate's degree, High school diploma/GEDStable77,390
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining51,000
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersCertificate after high school, High school diploma/GEDDeclining47,060

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Apply academic skills in reading, mathematics, chemistry and physics to the application of welding skills. �Read and interpret welding information such as weld procedure specifications, applicable codes and standards, equipment manuals and blueprints. �Perform mathematical calculations commonly encountered in the welding environment as they apply to materials lists, job costs, measurement calculations, heat input, voltage drop, carbon equivalent calculations, wire feed speed/ amperage relationships, etc. �Utilize basic math skills including geometry, fractions, conversions, problem solving and tolerances. �Able to read write and communicate with supervisors, coworkers and others
  2. Apply integrated knowledge with incremental skill improvement resulting in functional application of welding techniques. �Select appropriate welding processes for specific applications. �Understand primary power requirements, duty cycles and capabilities of various welding power supplies. �Ability to properly set up various welding equipment including electrical arc and gas welding apparatus�. �Select appropriate electrodes and/or filler metals to match the metallurgical properties of various base metals �Analyze completed weldments from a quantifiable perspective as to the overall weld quality �Read applicable codes , standards, equipment and repair manuals, welding procedures and safety guidelines �Interpret and apply welding symbol information to completion of welding projects
  3. Demonstrate work attributes that contribute to personal success and contribute to the goals of the company or organization for which one is employed. �Complete job applications accurately �Prepare resumes, cover letters and/or work portfolios �Learn and practice interviewing skills
  4. Outcome - Demonstrate welding skills sufficient to meet industry journeyman welder standards. �Interpret welder certification acceptance criteria from the AWS D1.1 Structural Steel welding code. �Prepare test plates per the Prequalified Welding Procedures detailed in the code. �Perform welding procedures to include vertical (3G) and overhead (4G) positions in both the Shielded Metal Arc and Flux Core Arc welding processes. �Analyze completed test plates utilizing non destructive visual testing for acceptance of rejection per code criteria. �Measure, layout, cut and properly prepare test coupons from plate for destructive testing as per code requirements. �Perform destructive bend tests to determine acceptance or rejection for certification. �Apply visual testing procedures and measurement tools, when necessary, to assess bend specimens for acceptance or rejection for welder certification. �Perform basic maintenance on various equipment so as to maintain high productivity �Apply various cutting processes i.e. OFC, CAC-A and PAC to fabrication. Should include track burning and automated systems.
  5. Safety Outcome � Demonstrate proper safety practices when working in a welding environment
  6. Use proper hand, measuring and layout tools to fabricate welding projects. �Identify the correct tool for specific job. �Use proper tools correctly and safely. �Read a tape measure �Measure materials �Measure materials �Calibrate equipment �Verify accuracy of measurements �Utilize clamps and fixtures �Apply concepts of shrink and distortion to measurements, layout and fixturing �Use common fabrication tools such as angle grinders, cut off saws, band saws, milling machines, etc.