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Welding Technology

Program

This technical certificate program prepares students for entry-level placement in the welding industry. Instruction includes metal cutting, arc welding, semi-automatic (MIG) welding, and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. The welding program curriculum follows American Welding Society (AWS) education standards for entry-level welders. Students receive instruction in practical applications of welding techniques as well as the operation and maintenance of related tools in the industry. Graduates may find employment in manufacturing, maintenance, independent welding shops, and construction companies.

Certificate of Proficiency – SMAW Welding Degree Checklist

Certificate of Proficiency – (MIG) GMAW Welding Degree Checklist

Certificate of Proficiency – (TIG) GTAW Welding Degree Checklist

Certificate of Proficiency – Welding Layout & Pipefitting Degree Checklist

Technical Certificate – Welding Technology Degree Checklist

Technical Certificate

FALL SEMESTERCOURSE SEM. HR.WLD 1214GMAW I (MIG) Welding4WLD 2214GMAW II (MIG) Welding4WLD 1224GTAW I (TIG) Welding4WLD 2224GTAW II (TIG) Welding4TECH 1003Technical Math or higher level math3Semester Total

19

 SPRING SEMESTERCOURSE SEM. HR.WLD 1114SMAW I Welding4WLD 2114SMAW II Welding 44WLD 1244Layout and Pipefitting I4WLD 2244Layout and Pipefitting II4Semester Total16Program Total35 Approved electives:WLD 1513Cutting Principles and Practices WLD 1404Welding Evaluation and Testing WLD 1613Welding Metallurgy  Basic Studies Requirements:Reading -ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 41 or above (or) COMPASS 80 or above (or) complete BSTD 0113 Reading Skills II.Writing -ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 42 or above (or) COMPASS 75 or above (or) complete BSTD 0213 Fundamentals of Writing II.Math -ACT 15 or above (or) ASSET Numerical Skills 39 or above (or) COMPASS 36 or above (or) complete BSTD 0413 Elementary Algebra. Those students whose basic studies scores are below minimum levels must enroll in basic studies courses and may concurrently enroll in program courses with the instructor’s permission. Minimum levels of basic skills must be attained prior to completion of the program.

Certificate of Proficiency – SMAW Welding Technology

SMAW Welding Technology

This Certificate of Proficiency gives students instruction in basic welding skills in oxyacetylene and shielded metal arc welding along with a sound knowledge and understanding of industrial safety practices. The curriculum is based upon the certification criteria of the American Welding Society (AWS). Students may receive employment as entry-level welders at various manufacturing plants and job shops.

WLD 1114SMAW I Welding4WLD 2114SMAW II Welding4Semester Total8

Certificate of Proficiency – (MIG) Welding

GMAW (MIG) Welding

This Certificate of Proficiency gives students a basic understanding of the various welding techniques in the welding industry. This certificate requires the completion of 8 semester hours of course work. Graduates may find entry-level employment in manufacturing, maintenance, independent welding shops, and construction companies.

WLD 1224GMAW I (MIG) Welding4WLD 2224GMAW II (MIG) Welding4Semester Total8

Certificate of Proficiency – GTAW (TIG) Welding

GTAW (TIG) Welding

This certificate is designed to help students gain an entry-level position as a “TIG welder.”  These courses will help the student understand how to weld both steel plate and pipe with the GMAW process. This certificate will also give a student a beginning knowledge of welding Aluminum and Stainless with the GTAW process. The student will also learn the basics of the Plasma cutting torch.

WLD 1224GTAW (TIG) Welding4WLD 2224GTAW (TIG) Welding4Semester Total8

Certificate of Proficiency – Welding Layout and Pipefitting

Welding Layout and Pipefitting

This certificate is designed to help the student gain an entry-level position as a pipe fitter/layout person in the welding industry. Upon completion the student should have a vast knowledge of how to layout structure and pipe angles and different fits. The student should also have the ability to cut out these fits with any major cutting procedure.

WLD 1244Layout and Pipefitting I4WLD 2244Layout and Pipefitting II4Semester Total8

Certificate of Proficiency – Weld Inspection

Weld Inspection***

This certificate is designed to help a student further understand the ways their weld will be tested and what they should look for to help them pass a certification test. This certificate will introduce the student to both destructive and non-destructive weld examination including the guided bend, ultrasonic, die penetrate, magnetic particle, and radiographic inspection methods by hands on application. This certificate should also help the student comprehend the properties of metal and what they mean to a welder.

WLD 1404Welding Evaluation and Testing4WLD 1613Welding Metallurgy3Semester Total7
***These courses are not currently being offered on a routine basis but can be made available if there is sufficient demand. Contact the Dean of Business and Technical Education if you wish to pursue this option.

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Secondary Technical Center

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Program

Through a consortium of secondary school districts, Union County high school students may pursue a program of technical skills studies on the SouthArk campus. SouthArk offers a minimum of five career/technical programs to qualify high school students. Students may receive, not only high school credits for course completion, but college credits, as well. The cost of tuition is free to the student. Books and tuition are provided through SouthArk’s Secondary Technical Center and funded by the local school districts and through the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education.

Programs Currently Available

  • Automotive Service Technology
  • Cosmetology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Health Occupations (High School credit only)
  • Welding

 

Partnership Schools

  • El Dorado
  • Junction City
  • Norphlet
  • Parkers Chapel
  • Smackover
  • Strong

 

Faculty and Staff

Kaci Travis
Technical Program Support Specialist
870-864-7148

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Process Technology

Program

This degree program is designed to train refinery operators, chemical operators, and process technicians for urgently-needed high-paying local industry jobs.

These operators control and monitor the systems that run industrial plants. Operators gather information using instrumentation and lab equipment to maintain safe work areas and keep plants in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Operators work both indoors and outdoors alongside engineers, chemists and other professionals. Operators use knowledge of computers, math, physics and chemistry to keep industrial plants running safely and efficiently.

Technical Certifice – Process Technology Degree Checklist

Associate of Applied Science – Process Technology Degree Checklist

Technical Certificate

SEMESTER 1COURSE SEM.HR.PTEC 1113Introduction to Process Technology3PTEC 1123Safety, Health and the Environment3PTEC 1133Process Instrumentation3CHEM 1004/LFundamentals of Chemistry/Lab or CHEM 1024/LChemistry I for Science/Lab *4MATH 1023College Algebra* or TECH 1003Technical Mathematics3Semester Total16 SEMESTER 2ENGL 1113Composition I3CSCI 1003Computers and Information Processing**3PTEC 1244Process Technology I – Equipment4PTEC 1253Principles of Quality3PHYS 2024/LPhysical Science/Lab4Semester Total 17

Associate of Applied Science

SEMESTER 3ENGL 1123Composition II or
 ENGL 2043Technical Writing for Industry*
3PTEC 2364Process Technology II – Systems4ElectiveSocial Science/Economics Elective3ElectivePTEC/IDEQ/WLD Restricted Elective or Internship***3/4Semester Total

13/14

 SEMESTER 4PTEC 2474Process Technology III – Unit Operations4PTEC 2484Process Trouble Shooting4PTEC 2333Process Instrumentation II3ElectivePTEC/IDEQ/WLD Restricted Elective or Internship***4-MarSemester Total14/15Total Program Hours60/62 

* College Algebra, Chemistry I for Science, and Composition II are strongly recommended for those planning to continue their education at a four-year college. Tech Math, Fundamentals of Chemistry, and Technical Writing are suggested for those going directly into the workforce, with no plan for pursuing additional degrees. 

**Higher level CSCI courses may be substituted with Dean’s approval

***Electives include up to two industry internships and all 3 or 4 hour IDEQ or WLD courses

 Basic Studies Requirements: Reading -ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 41 or above (or) COMPASS 80 or above (or) complete BSTD 0113 Reading Skills II.Writing -ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 42 or above (or) COMPASS 75 or above (or) complete BSTD 0213 Fundamentals of Writing II.Math -ACT 15 or above (or) ASSET Numerical Skills 39 or above (or) COMPASS 36 or above (or) complete BSTD 0413 Elementary Algebra.

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Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology

Program

The Industrial Equipment Maintenance program was designed by the advisory committee to meet industry requirements. Successful completion will equips students with the technical skills necessary to maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and manage modern maintenance programs in industrial plants, warehouses, hospitals, schools, and government buildings. Specific topics of coverage will include fluid power and controls, gear and belt-drive systems, electric motors and control systems, programmable logic controls and process control. Classes are designed in lecture and lecture/lab format to give the student a solid foundation in general maintenance skills. Coursework completed is applicable to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in General Technology.

Certificate of Proficiency

COURSE SEM. HR.IDEQ 1003Fundamentals of Industrial Maintenance3TECH 1203Industrial Safety or PTEC 1123Safety, Health, and the Environment3IDEQ 1403Fundamentals of Electricity3IDEQ 1413Electrical Circuits3IDEQ 1103Blueprint Reading for Industrial Trades3IDEQ 1603Fluid Power Systems (Hydraulics/Pneumatics)3TECH 1003Technical Math or higher level math3IDEQ 2013Coupling and Alignment3IDEQ 2503Precision Measuring Tools3IDEQ 1903Industrial Motors and Controls3IDEQ 2004Industrial Mechanics4IDEQ 1613Advance Fluid Power (Hydraulics/Pneumatics)3ENGL 1113Composition I3Program Total 40
Basic Studies Requirements:
Reading – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 41 or above (or) COMPASS 80 or above (or) complete BSTD 0113 Reading Skills II.
Writing – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET 42 or above (or) COMPASS 75 or above (or) complete BSTD 0213 Fundamentals of Writing II.
Math – ACT 19 or above (or) ASSET Intermediate Algebra Skills 43 or above (or) COMPASS 71 or above (or) complete BSTD 0513 Intermediate Algebra.

Those students whose basic studies scores are below minimum levels must enroll in basic studies courses and may concurrently enroll in rogram courses with the instructor’s permission. Minimum levels of basic skills must be attained prior to completion of the program.

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