Program Description

The Welding Robotic Operation Technical Diploma program provides learners with the skills necessary to properly program and operate welding robots. Learners will advance from basic programming skills to the creation of welding programs for linear, circular and weaving welding patterns on various joint types and positions. In addition, learners will examine the properties of a number of metals, such as strength, hardness and weldability.

As an Embedded Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the Welding Fabrication and Robotics Associate Degree program.

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Approximate Cost

$3,008
Tuition: $2708 , Books: $300

Starting Salary

$28,288–$31,720
Average, based on the NTC Graduate Outcomes Report

Financial Aid

May Be Available
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Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.

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Outcomes

Graduates will be able to…

  • Safely operate five axis robotic welding equipment
  • Increase productivity and efficiency of robotic welding cells
  • Program various types of welds on robotic welding equipment

Careers

Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:

  • Robotic Lead - Programmer
  • Robotic Operator
  • Robotic Tender
  • Robotic Programmer
  • Machine Operator
  • Welder

Courses

The Welding Robotic Operation Technical Diploma is a 15 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.

ROBOTIC WELDING APPLICATIONS 1 2.00
WELD PRINT READING 1: BASIC VIEWS AND DIMENSIONS 1.00
WELD PRINT READING 2: OTHER VIEWS AND SYMBOLS 1.00
GAS METAL ARC WELDING 1: SHORT CIRCUIT TRANSFER (HORIZONTAL) 1.00
GAS METAL ARC WELDING 2: SHORT CIRCUIT TRANSFER (VERTICAL AND OVERHEAD) 1.00
GAS METAL ARC WELDING 3: SPRAY TRANSFER 1.00
ROBOTIC WELDING APPLICATIONS 2 3.00
SOLIDWORKS 1 1.00
COLLEGE MATHEMATICS 3.00
COLLEGE 101 1.00

Credit for Prior Learning Available

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Pathways

Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.

Completing the Welding Robotic Operation Technical Diploma Earns You:

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