7/16/2007

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM TITLE: WELDING
Information included in this handout may change at anytime without notice and
should not be considered as a binding contract between Idaho State University and students.
Program Options & Length:
General Welder, Technical Certificate
Welder Fitter, Advanced Technical Certificate
Welder Fitter, Associate of Applied Science
Entry dates
for this program:
August and January

Approximate cost
for books, tools,
& supplies:
$1,384.00
(See below for registration
fees.)

2 Semesters
4 Semesters
4 1/2 Semesters
For more information,
Contact:
Idaho State University
College of Technology
Student Services Office
Campus Box 8380
Pocatello, ID 83209-8380
1.208.282.2622
e-mail: ctech@isu.edu
www.isu.edu/ctech/

Job Description: Welders join metal pieces by use of electric arc

equipment or gas welding processes. Because of its strength, welding
is used to construct and repair parts of buildings, machinery, tools,
ships, automobiles, spacecraft and thousands of other products. Welders are highly skilled workers who must
be familiar with the properties of metal, blueprint reading, safety procedures, various welding procedures and
processes as well as the operation of hand-held equipment and a variety of welding machines. Before being
assigned to work on buildings, bridges, pipelines or other jobs where the strength of the weld is highly critical,
welders may be required to pass a certification examination of their welding skills.
Aptitudes and Interests: Welders should have an interest in the construction trades and be willing to wear
protective clothing, safety shoes, goggles, and helmets. Welders must have very good manual dexterity and
eye-hand coordination as well as spatial perception.
Helpful High School Courses:
Practical Mathematics
Related Occupations:
Pipe Fitters
Nuclear Plant Maintenance

Mechanical Drawing

Blueprint Reading

Chemical Plant Maintenance

Fabricators

Cross-Country Pipelines
Inspectors

Educational Requirements: High school graduation or GED is required.

TUITION: TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION
ACT scores are not required for acceptance to the College of College,
however they are required to qualify for some scholarships.
Tuition for this program is paid every August and January.
The following fees are for the 2007/2008 school year:
TUITION PER SEMESTER
$2,200.00
TUITION PER SEMESTER/NON-RESIDENT
$6542.00
STUDENT INSURANCE PREMIUM PER SEMESTER (REQUIRED)
$ 523.00*
PART-TIME REGISTRATION FEES
$221.00 PER CREDIT
*Any student with existing health insurance coverage may be exempt from participation in the Student Insurance
Plan by completing and filing a Health Insurance Waiver each academic year. This waiver can be found through
the college website at http://www.isu.edu/stuhlth/insurance/pp.html .
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Former College of Technology students who have been out of school one semester or more must
complete the necessary forms in the Student Services office before returning to the program. Reentering students must meet requirements as outlined in the catalog
effective at the date of their re-enrollment.
Students may choose any subsequent catalog to meet graduation requirements
as long as they have continuous enrollment.
Idaho State University subscribes to the principles and laws of the State of Idaho and the federal
government, including applicable executive orders pertaining to civil rights. All rights, privileges, and
activities of the University are made available without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, disability,
national origin or veteran status. The University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
employer. Evidence of practices that are not consistent with such a policy should be reported to:
Leonard E. Buddy Frazier, Affirmative Action Director
Museum Building, Room 422 Box 8315
E-mail frazleon@isu.edu
(208) 282-3964
Idaho State University is committed to equal opportunity in education for all students, including those
with documented disabilities. If you have a diagnosed disability or if you believe that you have a
disability that might require reasonable accommodations, please contact:
Dennis J. Toney, ADA Disabilities and Resource Center Director
Gravely Hall, Room 123 Box 8121
E-mail tonedenn@isu.edu
(208)282-3599
NOTE: Licensure, certification, and/or employment applications related to some degree programs
require students to disclose any history of criminal prosecution which may include the students driving
record. Students who have a criminal history are strongly encouraged to contact the licensing agency
or meet with the coordinator of the program they are interested in, prior to beginning classes, to discuss
potential impediments to licensure, certification, or employment.

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7/16/2007

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM TITLE: WELDING
CURRICULUM
2, 4, and 4 1/2 Semesters
9, 18 and 20 Months
One technical certificate, one advanced technical certificate, and one Associate of Applied Science degree,
which require a minimum of 32, 64, and 80 credits respectively as listed below, are available to the student.
WELDER GENERAL, TC 2 Semesters. A minimum of 32 credits is required for a technical certificate in
Welding (General). Required courses: WELD 131, 132, 140, 141, 142, 143.
WELDER-FITTER, ATC 4 Semesters. A minimum of 64 credits is required for an advanced technical
certificate in Welding (Welder-Fitter). The following courses are required in addition to the Welder General
requirements: WELD 231, 232, 241, and 243.
WELDER-FITTER, AAS 4 1/2 Semesters. A minimum of 80 credits is required for an Associate of Applied
Science degree in Welder-Fitter. In addition to the Welder-Fitter requirements, a minimum of sixteen (16)
transferable General Education credits is required: ENGL 101; COMM 101; three (3) credits from Goal 3
(mathematics); three (3) credits from Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11, or 12; and four (4) additional credits from any
courses meeting the requirements of Goals 2 through 12.
Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree, a Bachelor of Applied Technology degree
is available to a student with the completion of formally approved academic courses.
You may appeal placement decisions made by Student Services through a petition process.
Please call 1.208.282.2622 for more information.
Students must pass each Welding core course with a letter grade of
a C (2.0) or better before continuing in the program.
Elective:
ACAD 102 FIRST YEAR SEMINAR 1 credit. Provides an extended orientation to the university for new
students. Utilizes presenters from various campus support systems, collaborative learning activities, and written
assignments which involve students in resources and activities on campus. F, S
WELD 105

WELDING

1-4 credits. Introduction to and practice of arc welding. D

WELD 131 WELDING PRACTICE I 12 credits. Shielded metal arc (E7018) and gas metal arc welding of
tee fillet and v-groove with backing bar in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. F, S
WELD 132 WELDING PRACTICE II 12 credits. Practice on the techniques to make successful welds in the
flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions on open butt joints. PREREQ: WELD 131. F, S
WELD 140 WELDING THEORY 2 credits. Processing and manufacturing of ferrous and nonferrous metals;
effect welding has on different metals, how to weld them, the heat treatment of them. F, S
WELD 141 MECHANICAL DRAWING 2 credits. Proper care and use of equipment, alphabet of lines,
orthographic projections, dimensioning, section view drawing, freehand sketching of isometrics, pattern
development and geometric construction. F, S

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WELD 142 BLUEPRINT READING 2 credits. Study of trades symbols, dimensioning from working
drawings of the trade. Identification of lines, views, materials and dimensions; study of basic drawings of
welding trade. F, S
WELD 143 SHOP MATH I 2 credits. Basic study of trade math concentrating on basic arithmetic, common
fractions, decimals, ratio, percentages, square root, and appropriate conversions as they apply to the welding
trade. F, S
WELD 159 ARC WELDING 1 - 16 credits. Emphasis on shop practice in the general areas of arc welding.
PREREQ: Approval of Advisor and Program Coordinator. D
WELD 231 WELDING PRACTICE III 13 credits. Low hydrogen, stainless steel, and pipe welding
techniques in shop
applications. PREREQ: WELD 132. F, S
WELD 232 WELDING PRACTICE IV 13 credits. Tungsten inert gas and semi-automatic welding
techniques and procedures. PREREQ: WELD 231. F, S
WELD 241 METAL LAYOUT 3 credits. Introduction to geometric construction, principles of metal layout,
special trade charts and tables, and basic slide rules. PREREQ: WELD 141. F, S
WELD 243 SHOP MATH II 3 credits. Continuation of WELD 143, with introduction to specific trade
formulas, basic algebra, proportions, right triangle math, trigonometry, special trade charts and tables, and basic
slide rules. PREREQ: WELD 143. F, S
The following offerings are optional technical courses:
TGE 156 BUSINESS PRINCIPLES 2 credits. Course provides an overview of business/economic principles
related to technical courses of study. D
TGE 158 JOB SEARCH 1 - 2 credits. Comprehensive study and practice of job search activities, including
company research, networking strategies, interviewing behavior and writing the resume and business
correspondence. Course culminates in the preparation of a professional portfolio. The two-credit option
provides students with extensive interviewing experience in a variety of settings. D
TGE 160 HUMAN RELATIONS 2 credits. Course provides a study of human behavior in an occupational
environment with emphasis on communications, motivation, leadership, and personal attitude. D

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSES, PLEASE

REFER TO THE ISU UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG OR CLASS SCHEDULE.

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IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM TITLE: WELDING
COURSE SEQUENCE
1st Semester
Cert

ATC

AAS

Course #

Course Title

Credits

WELD 131

Welding Practice I

12

WELD 140

Welding Theory

WELD 143

Shop Math I

2nd Semester
Cert

ATC

AAS

Course #

Course Title

Credits

WELD 132

Welding Practice II

12

WELD 141

Mechanical Drawing

WELD 142

Blueprint Reading

NO SUMMER COURSES OFFERED

3rd Semester
Cert

ATC

AAS

Course #

Course Title

Credits

WELD 231

Welding Practice III

13

WELD 241

Metal Layout

ATC

AAS

Course #

Course Title

Credits

WELD 232

Welding Practice IV

13

WELD 243

Shop Math II

4th Semester
Cert

Students will also need to schedule the following classes if they are seeking the Associate of Applied
Science degree: ENGL 101; COMM 101; three (3) credits from Goal 3 (mathematics); three (3) credits from
Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11, or 12; and four (4) additional credits from any courses meeting the requirements of Goals
2 through 12.

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IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM TITLE: WELDING
BOOKS AND TOOLS
Textbooks may be purchased at the University Bookstore located at the Pond Student Union - Building #14.
Textbooks may also be purchased or reserved on-line through www.efollett.com or the bookstores website at
www.isu.edu/bookstor. Payments may be made with cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or
Discover. A shipping charge will be added for mail orders. See the bookstores website for more information on
purchasing or reserving books or for refund policy information. Save Your Receipts!
Approximate total book and tool costs for this program's options are listed below.
Additional book costs will vary depending on the courses taken to fulfill
general education requirements for the AAS degree.
For a breakdown of books by individual class requirements, you must check your course curriculum.
NOTE: PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANYTIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION
FIRST SEMESTER
Do not purchase tools until you have met with the Program Instructor.
TOOLS:
QUANTITY

DESCRIPTION

1 pr

Apron , Split Leg with Bibs

25.00

1 ea

Brush, Wire

2.00

1 ea

Calculator

25.00

1 ea

Cap, Welding

4.00

1 ea

Chisel, 1/2"

7.00

1 ea

Drawing Board

20.00

1 ea

Drawing Set and Pencils

60.00

1 pr

Glasses, Safety

6.00

4 pr

Gloves, Leather, Gauntlet Type

50.00

4 pr

Gloves, Leather, Work Type (@ $18.00)

72.00

1 pr

6.00

1 ea

Goggles, Welding and #5 Lens (Specify unigoggle)

This unigoggle is designed to fit over glasses. NO EXCEPTION
Hammer, #2 Ball Pein

1 ea

Hammer, Slag

4.00

1 ea

Holder, Flat Soapstone

1.00

1 ea

Hood and #10 & #12 Lens Huntsman 411P, Fibre Metal 110P

35.00

1 ea

Jacket , Leather or Sleeves and Bib

36.00

APPROXIMATE PRICE

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1 ea

Pliers, Sidecutters

17.00

1 ea

Punch, Center

7.00

1 ea

Striker

1.00

1 ea

T-Square

10.00

1 roll

Tape, Duct

5.00

1 ea

Tape Measure, 12'

12.00

1 ea

Tip Cleaners

2.00

1 ea

Tri Square

11.00

1 ea

Triangle, 45A - 90A

2.00

1 ea

Triangle, 60A - 90A

2.00

1 ea

Vise Grips, #9R Tong

18.00

1 ea

Wrench, 10" or 12" Crescent

22.00

APPROXIMATE TOTAL TOOLS - FIRST SEMESTER

BOOKS (LISTED BY COURSE) & SUPPLIES:

DESCRIPTION
WELD 131 WELDING PRACTICE I

$475.00

(WELD 131, 140, 143)

APPROXIMATE PRICE

No textbook required

Class fee (WELD 131)

25.00

WELD 140 WELDING THEORY

METALS AND HOW TO WELD THEM, 2nd ed, by Jefferson
MODERN WELDING, 2004, by Althouse

14.00
1-56637-989-7

66.00

0-8273-0295-2

53.00

WELD 143 SHOP MATH I

MATHEMATICS FOR SHEET METAL FABRICATION, by Delmar
Notebooks

6.00

Paper, loose-leaf

4.00

Pencil, 5 mm mechanical with lead

6.00

Pencils

1.00

Pens

3.00

APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS & SUPPLIES - FIRST SEMESTER

$178.00

APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS & SUPPLIES AND TOOLS FOR FIRST SEMESTER

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SECOND SEMESTER
BOOKS (LISTED BY COURSE) & SUPPLIES: (WELD 132, 141, 142)
DESCRIPTION
WELD 132 WELDING PRACTICE II

APPROXIMATE PRICE

No textbook required

Class fee (WELD 132)

25.00

WELD 141 MECHANICAL DRAWING

Previously purchased

WELD 142 BLUEPRINT READING

BLUEPRINT READING FOR WELDERS w/2 prints, 6th ed, by Bennett and Sly

0-7668-0852-1

59.00

APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS & SUPPLIES - SECOND SEMESTER

$84.00

APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS & SUPPLIES AND TOOLS FOR FIRST YEAR

$737.00

THIRD SEMESTER
TOOLS:
QUANTITY

DESCRIPTION

Amp/Volt Meter

230.00

Calculator

25.00

File , Half Round Bastard 12" or 14"

20.00

Flashlight, Small

13.00

4 pr

Gloves, Leather, Work Type (@ $18.00)

72.00

Grinder

85.00

Mirror, Inspection

9.00

Pliers, Big set of Klein

25.00

Torch , 17# T.I.G. with Gas Valve

60.00

APPROXIMATE PRICE

APPROXIMATE TOTAL TOOLS - THIRD SEMESTER

BOOKS (LISTED BY COURSE) & SUPPLIES:
DESCRIPTION
WELD 231 WELDING PRACTICE III

$539.00

(WELD 231, 241)

APPROXIMATE PRICE

No textbook required

Class fee (WELD 231)

WELD 241 METAL LAYOUT

25.00
No textbook required

APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS & SUPPLIES - THIRD SEMESTER

$25.00

APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS & SUPPLIES AND TOOLS - THIRD SEMESTER

$564.00

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FOURTH SEMESTER
BOOKS LISTED BY COURSE & SUPPLIES: (WELD 232, 243)
APPROXIMATE PRICE

DESCRIPTION
WELD 232 WELDING PRACTICE IV

No textbook required

Class fee (WELD 232)

25.00

WELD 243 SHOP MATH II

PIPE TRADES POCKET MANUAL, by Frankland

0-02-802410-9

16.00

PIPE FITTERS & PIPE WELDERS HANDBOOK, by Frankland

0-02-802500-8

22.00

Graduation Application fee for first Certificate/Degree

20.00

Optional fee for any additional Certificate/Degree

(10.00)

APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS & SUPPLIES - FOURTH SEMESTER

$83.00

APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS & SUPPLIES AND TOOLS - SECOND YEAR

$647.00

APPROXIMATE TOTAL BOOKS & TOOLS - ENTIRE TECHNICAL PROGRAM

$1,384.00

TUITION: TUITION AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION
Tuition for this program is paid every August and January.
The following fees are for the 2007/2008 school year:
TUITION PER SEMESTER
TUITION PER SEMESTER/NON-RESIDENT
STUDENT INSURANCE PREMIUM PER SEMESTER (REQUIRED)
PART-TIME REGISTRATION FEES

$2,200.00
$6542.00
$ 523.00*
$221.00 PER CREDIT

*Any student with existing health insurance coverage may be exempt from participation in the Student Insurance
Plan by completing and filing a Health Insurance Waiver each academic year. This waiver can be found through
the college website at http://www.isu.edu/stuhlth/insurance/pp.html .
ANTICIPATE ADDITIONAL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PROGRAM:
TEXTBOOKS ASSOCIATED WITH ACADEMIC COURSES,
TRANSPORTATION, PARKING, CHILD CARE, HOUSING.
YOU MUST CHECK YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE TO DETERMINE TEXTBOOKS REQUIRED BY
INSTRUCTOR.

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