Welding Technology

Program Description
To prepare welders for entry-level employment in a wide range of industrial and manufacturing firms. Courses in basic welding, Arc welding, Metal Inert Gas (MIG), (Tungsten Inert Gas), and Pipe welding or Welding Layout help to create a well-rounded welder. AWS welding certification opportunities make the graduate more marketable in business and industry. Safety is emphasized in all aspects of the welding program.

Admission Requirements
High School (or GED Equivalency) Diploma

Course Number Course Name LEC LAB SWE SSCH
ENGL 1013Basic English3003
MATH 1013Elementary Algebra3003
WELD 1116Basic Welding4406
WELD 1216Arc Welding4406
  14 8 0 18

 

 

 

Course Number Course Name LEC LAB SWE SSCH
WELD 1316Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding4406
WELD 1416Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding4406
WELD 0006WELD 1516 Pipe Welding OR WELD 1616 Welding Layout & Fabrication4406
  12 12 0 18
Total Credit Hours Required for the Technical Certificate 36

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Acceptable ASSET, ACT or TABE scores may waive the English and math course requirements for one-year technical certificate programs.


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