Program Description
The welding program is designed to provide students with entry-level skills and knowledge needed in today’s welding industry. To be successful in the welding industry, a person must be able to adapt to work styles that require dependability, attention to de-tail, safety-consciousness, self-control, adaptability / flexibility, initiative, and cooperation.
The program combines hands-on welding experiences with classroom instruction in commonly used welding processes. Safety is emphasized in all areas of the welding program.
The certificate program requires students to complete 31 credits of coursework and features a concentrated welding curriculum with emphasis on Oxy-Fuel, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, and basic pipe welding. Math and English are also included in this program of study.
General Education Requirements
Program Requirements
Course Requirements
| WELD 1650 | Print Reading and Welding Symbols | 3 credits |
| WELD 1700 | General Welding | 4 credits |
| WELD 1760 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc WeldingSMAW | 4 credits |
| WELD 1770 | Gas Metal - Flux Core Arc Welding | 4 credits |
| WELD 1780 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on Plate | 3 credits |
| WELD 2510 | Pipe Welding 1 | 4 credits |
| WELD 2655 | Gas Metal Arc Flux Core Arc Welding Pipe | 4 credits |