Welding Certificate I

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. (Wyoming Works Eligible)

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL 3 credits
MATH/APPM 3 credits
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

WELD 1650Print Reading and Welding Symbols

3 credits

WELD 1700General Welding

4 credits

WELD 1760Advanced Shielded Metal Arc WeldingSMAW

4 credits

WELD 1770Gas Metal - Flux Core Arc Welding

4 credits

WELD 1780Gas Tungsten Arc Welding on Plate

3 credits

WELD 2510Pipe Welding 1

4 credits

WELD 2655Gas Metal Arc Flux Core Arc Welding Pipe

4 credits

Total Credit Hours: 33