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Welding Certificate of Competency (98-101 Credits)

CIP Code

48.0508

Plan Code: WETWEC90

 
  • 6 quarter CoC
  • Maximum class size: 18
  • Student to teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Enrollment point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
  • This program offers online, hybrid, web-enhanced, and face-to-face courses. Please see course descriptions for more information.
  • Students in this program will use welding machines for most processes.  They will also learn to use ventilation, air compressors, welding booths, oxy/fuel torches, plasma tables, track burning ops, and forklift operation.
  • Both day and evening courses are offered as well as various welding certificates.
  • Students will be responsible for purchasing their own welding hood, leather boots, leather jacket, leather gloves. For complete list, see instructors.

General Education Requirements (15 credits)

5 credits from the Communications Distribution

5 credits from the Quantitative Distribution

5 credits from the Sciences and Humanities Distribution

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.

Required Courses

Quarter 1

WELD 101Safety Principles

2
WELD 104Oxyacetylene Cutting

3
WELD 105Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding

5
WELD 117Welding Symbols

5

Quarter 2

WELD 201Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

5
WELD 202Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Full Penetration

5
WELD 203Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Aluminum

5
GENED Communications or Quantitative or Sciences-Humanities 5

Quarter 3 - Choose a Certificate Option

Quarter 3 - SMAW Certificate Option

WELD 108Full Penetration Welds - Flat/Horizontal

5
WELD 109Full Penetration Welds - Vertical/Overhead

5
WELD 110Full Penetration Welds - Open Root

5
GENED Communications or Quantitative or Sciences-Humanities 5

Quarter 3 - Wire Certificate Option

WELD 111Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding

3
WELD 112Gas Metal Arc Welding - Full Penetration

4
WELD 113Gas Metal Arc Welding - Aluminum

5
GENED Communications or Quantitative or Sciences-Humanities 5

Quarter 4

WELD 114Introduction to Flux Core Arc Welding

4
WELD 115Flux Core Arc Welding - Full Penetration

5
WELD 207Welding Certification Testing - Flux Core

5
GENED Communications or Quantitative or Sciences-Humanities 5

Quarter 5

WELD 205Advanced Welding Applications - Pipe/SMAW

5
WELD 206Advanced Welding Applications - Pipe/GTAW

5
WELD 210Advanced Welding Applications - Project

5

Quarter 6

WELD 204Welding Certification Testing - SMAW

5
WELD 208Non-destructive Testing

2
WELD 295Independent Projects

5

Total Credit Hours: 98-101