Welding Technology Certificate
Level 1 Workforce Certificate
Upon completion of the Level 1 Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate communication skills.
- Demonstrate proper safety practices in the workplace.
- Demonstrate basic welding techniques.
- Demonstrate the basic use of cutting tools.
- Demonstrate the ability to use the proper tool necessary for the related task to be performed.
- Demonstrate proper welding joint design and proper joint preparation.
This certificate can be completed through a mix of face-to-face and online classes. The program is designed to take one year, or 42 weeks, to complete and is comprised of the following suggested pathway or course of study.
Level 1 Workforce Certificate
| First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 1413 | INTRODUCTION TO BLUEPRINT READING FOR WELDERS | 4 credit hours |
| WLDG 1407 | INTRODUCTION TO WELDING USING MULTIPLE PROCESSES | 4 credit hours |
| WLDG 2413 | INTERMEDIATE WELDING USE MULTIPLE PROCESSES | 4 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 2447 | ADVANCED GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW) | 4 credit hours |
| WLDG 1435 | INTRODUCTION TO PIPE WELDING | 4 credit hours |
| WLDG 1427 | WELDING CODES | 4 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 | |
| Third Semester (Summer) | ||
|---|---|---|
| WLDG 2352 | ADVANCED FLUX CORED ARC WELDING | 3 credit hours |
| TECM 1301 | INDUSTRIAL MATHEMATICS | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 | |
Total Credit Hours: 30
Capstone Requirement: Students completing the certificate must pass a comprehensive program exam with a score of 70% or higher to satisfy the capstone requirement. Exam must be scheduled with the Division Chair.
