Welding Certificate I

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.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL3 credits

MATH/APPM/LSCI

3 credits
UNST1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course NumberTitleCredits
WELD 1610Basic GMAW (MIG)

2 credits

WELD 1650Print Reading and Welding Symbols

3 credits

WELD 1710Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting

2 credits

WELD 1750Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding

2 credits

WELD 1760Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding

4 credits

WELD 1770Gas Metal - Flux Core Arc Welding

4 credits

WELD 1935CNC Plasma Cutting

3 credits

WELD 2680Welding Metallurgy

3 credits

Total Credit Hours: 30