1. STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN
(Needed for Each Registration, VA, and Financial Aid Approval) Counselor's Initials _____________
Date Initial Date Initial Date Initial Semester of Entry _______________
DATE__________UPDATED____________ ____________ ____________
NAME_____________________________________________________SSN____________________ADVISOR__________________________________ROOM/EXT _________/_________
(Last) (First) (MI)
The following developmental courses are required as a part of your program and must be completed prior to attempting courses from the same area in the curriculum.
MATH _____________________ ENGLISH _____________________ READING(RED) _____________________ SCIENCES_______________________________________
OTHER CONDITIONS:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ COLLEGE/MAJOR________________________________________/_____________________________
You must follow this curriculum outline! Failure to do so may result in loss of VA, Financial Aid, or other benefits.
Welding Technology (D50420) EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2007
Revised: 10/06/06
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES
___ ACA-111 College Student Success 1
or
___ ACA-115 Success & Study Skills 1
1
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
___ *ENG-101 Applied Communications I 3
___ PSY-118 Interpersonal Psychology 3
6
MAJOR COURSES
Required Core Courses
___ WLD-110 Cutting Processes 2
___ WLD-115 SMAW (Stick) Plate 5
___ WLD-121 GMAW (Mig) FCAW/Plate 4
___ WLD-131 GTAW (Tig) Plate 4
___ WLD-141 Symbols & Specifications 3
18
OTHER MAJOR COURSES
Required Courses
___ CIS-113 Computer Basics 1
___ WLD-116 SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe 4
___ WLD-143 WeldingMetallurgy 2
___ WLD-261 Certification Practice 2
___ WLD-262 Inspection & Testing 3
Required Subject Area
Select three (3) hours from the following courses:
___ BUS-110 Introduction to Business 3
___ BUS-230 Small Business Management 3
3
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS: 40
*ENG-101 will not transfer to Associate Degree
program.
Co-op Option: N/A
TRANSCRIPT(S) ___________________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL TRANSFER CREDITS GRANTED:________
___________________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL CREDITS COMPLETED AT RE-ENTRY: ________
___________________________________________________________________________________
Bachelor's Degree: Yes / No Attended Other Post-Secondary Institutions: Yes / No Race: ________ Sex: M / F Residency: In-State / Out-of-State
FINANCIAL AID APPROVAL _______________________________ (Counselor=s Signature) VA BENEFITS APPROVAL ______________________________________(Counselor's Signature)

2. FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WELDING TECHNOLOGY (D50420)
Effective: Fall 2007
Revised: 10/06/06
Length: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma
Award: Diploma
Fall Semester 1
Prefix No. Title Class Lab Clinical Credit
ACA111 College Student Success 1 0 0 1
or
ACA115 Success & Study Skills 0 2 0 1
CIS113 Computer Basics 0 2 0 1
PSY118 Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
WLD110 Cutting Processes 1 3 0 2
WLD115 SMAW (Stick) Plate 2 9 0 5
WLD141 Symbols & Specifications 2 2 0 3
WLD143 Welding Metallurgy 1 2 0 2
----- ----- ----- -----
Totals 9/10 18/20 0 17
Spring Semester 1
Prefix No. Title Class Lab Clinical Credit
*ENG101 Applied Communications I 3 0 0 3
WLD116 SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe 1 9 0 4
WLD121 GMAW (Mig) FCAW/Plate 2 6 0 4
WLD131 GTAW (Tig) Plate 2 6 0 4
----- ----- ----- -----
Totals 8 21 0 15
Summer Semester 1
Prefix No. Title Class Lab Clinical Credit
WLD261 Certification Practices 1 3 0 2
WLD262 Inspection & Testing 2 2 0 3
Major Elective 3 0 0 3
----- ----- ----- -----
Totals 6 5 0 8
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS..... 40
Co-op Option: N/A
*ENG-101 will not transfer to Associate Degree program.

3. PROGRAM FACT SHEET
WELDING TECHNOLOGY D50420
The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology and applications essential for
successful employment in the welding and metal industry.
Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses in math, blueprint reading,
metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing provide the student with industry-standard skills developed
through classroom training and practical application.
Successful graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking
industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-
related self-employment.
Awards
Associate Degree: Not Applicable Length of Program:
Prerequisite:
Diploma: Welding Technology (D50420) Length of Program: 3 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma
Certificate: Basic Welding Technology Certificate (C50420C1) Length of Program: 2 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma
Cooperative Education Requirements/Opportunities: N/A
License or Certification Information: None Required
Program Information Contact:
Curriculum Chairperson: William Butler
Telephone Number: (910) 678-8460
Office Location: Lafayette Hall, Room 149A
Email: butlerb@faytechcc.edu
Department Office: Lafayette Hall, Room 120
Telephone: (910) 678-8383
FTCC Web Site: www.faytechcc.edu
Application Deadlines: The program is designed for a student to enter during the fall semester. A student may enter at other times
with approval of the Department Chairperson.
Scholarship/Financial Aid Information: Scholarships are available.
Financial Aid Office, Student Center, Room 126; Telephone: (910) 678-8448
Child Care Financial Assistance Information:
See Child Care Associate, Student Center, Room 142; Telephone: (910) 678-8486/8387
Employment Statistics
Job Placement Rates:
2006 Data not available.
Average Salary of Graduates:
2006 Data not available.
ATTENTION: If you have missed a fall or spring semester, you must see a counselor to be readmitted into your program.
Revised: 01/03/08