Industrial Tech Microcertificates
High Voltage Battery Microcertificate
The High Voltage Battery Technology Microcertificate gives you basic skills in battery technologies. This short program is designed to enhance your working knowledge of the industrial and manufacturing industries. Should you decide to pursue further education in this area, you can apply coursework towards the Industrial Technology Core Certificate.
Robotics Operator Microcertificate
The Robotics Operator Microcertificate gives you basic skills in robotic technologies. This short program is designed to enhance your working knowledge of the industrial and manufacturing industries. Coursework from this program can transition seamlessly into the Automation Technology Skills Certificate and, further, into the Industrial Technology AAS degree.
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Basics
The Shielded Metal Arc Welding microcertificate prepares you for entry-level positions as a SMAW or “stick” welder. You will learn basic and advanced SMAW techniques such as selection and use of appropriate SMAW 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 Welding Skills Certificate, the Industrial Technology Certificate, and/or the Industrial Technology AAS degree.
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Basics
The Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Basics microcertificate prepares you for an entry-level position as a GMAW or “MIG” welder. You will learn basic and advanced GMAW techniques such as selection and use of appropriate GMAW 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 Welding Skills Certificate, the Industrial Technology Certificate, and/or the Industrial Technology AAS degree.
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Basics
Prerequisite: Completion of WELD 216 and WELD 218.
The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Basics microcertificate prepares you for an entry-level position as a GTAW or “TIG” welder. You will learn basic and advanced GTAW techniques such as selection and use of appropriate GTAW 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 coursework towards the Industrial Technology Certificate and AAS degree.