Welding, Certificate

Award Granted Upon Completion: Certificate in Welding
Credits/Contacts Required: 33/45
Major code: 04/485
CIP Code: 480508

Gainful Employment Information

Description

This program provides the student with specialized classroom and shop experiences concerned with all types of metal welding, brazing, and flame cutting. The Certificate Program provides individuals with a wide array of skills applicable to construction welding, ship building, fitting, and industrial and production welding.

Equipment: Students are required to purchase safety glasses, gloves, cutting goggles, leather boots, helmet, striker, pliers, tip cleaners, and to wear overalls or denim type clothing.

General Education Requirements

None

Requirements (Min 33 Credits)

MATH 102 - Introduction to Technical Math Credit(s): 4
TECH 100 - Basic Machine Tool Operation Credit(s): 4
TECH 101 - Blueprint Reading Credit(s): 2
TECH 105 - Materials of Industry Credit(s): 4
WELD 110 - Introduction to Oxygen-Fuel Welding & Cutting Credit(s): 3
WELD 120 - Arc Welding Credit(s): 4
WELD 210 - Advanced Arc Welding Credit(s): 4
WELD 220 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Credit(s): 4
WELD 260 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Credit(s): 4

Suggested Sequences Per Semester

First Semester

MATH 102 - Introduction to Technical Math Credit(s): 4
TECH 101 - Blueprint Reading Credit(s): 2
WELD 110 - Introduction to Oxygen-Fuel Welding & Cutting Credit(s): 3
WELD 120 - Arc Welding Credit(s): 4
WELD 220 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) Credit(s): 4

First Semester Total - Credit(s): 17 | Contacts: 23

Second Semester

TECH 100 - Basic Machine Tool Operation Credit(s): 4
TECH 105 - Materials of Industry Credit(s): 4
WELD 210 - Advanced Arc Welding Credit(s): 4
WELD 260 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Credit(s): 4

Second Semester Total - Credit(s): 16 | Contacts: 22

Note(s)

The following classes are not part of the certificate program, but are offered for those who are interested in pursuing a career in the pipe welding field.

WELD 240 - Basic Pipe Welding Credit(s): 4
WELD 280 - Advanced Pipe Welding Credit(s): 4