Program Description
The welding program is designed to provide the student 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 detail, 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 the student to complete 30 credits of coursework and features a concentrated welding curriculum with emphasis on Oxy-Fuel, SMAW, GMAW, and basic pipe welding. (Wyoming Works Eligible)
General Education Requirements
Program Requirements
Course Requirements
| WELD 1610 | Basic GMAW (MIG) | 2 credits |
| WELD 1650 | Print Reading and Welding Symbols | 3 credits |
| WELD 1710 | Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting | 2 credits |
| WELD 1750 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2 credits |
| WELD 1760 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 credits |
| WELD 1770 | Gas Metal - Flux Core Arc Welding | 4 credits |
| WELD 1935 | CNC Plasma Cutting | 3 credits |
| WELD 2680 | Welding Metallurgy | 3 credits |