Welding Skills
16 credit hours
Catalog Year 2024-2025
The Welding Skills Certificate prepares you for an entry-level position as a welder. You will learn basic skills in industrial welding such as selection and use of appropriate materials, tools, and equipment as well as weld design and inspection. With these skills, you can work in a variety of settings, including manufacturing, construction, and general industry. Should you decide to pursue further education in this area, you can apply all of these courses toward the Industrial Technology Certificate or the Industrial Technology AAS degree.
Certificate Requirements
| Class | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BTEC 145 | Employment Success Strategies | 1 |
| WELD 116 | Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WELD 118 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WELD 216 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WELD 218 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WELD 230 | Welding Capstone | 2 |
|
OR |
10-Hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Safety OR 30-Hour OSHA Construction or General Industry Safety |
1-2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Suggested Sequence:
Semester 1 (fall or spring) - WELD 116, WELD 118, WELD 216, WELD 218
Semester 2 (fall or spring) - BTEC 145, TECH 171/172, WELD 230