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 42 weeks, to complete and is comprised of the following suggested pathway or course of study.
Level 1 Workforce Certificate
First Semester
RUBRIC NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS |
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WLDG 1313 | INTRODUCTION TO BLUEPRINT READING FOR WELDERS | 3 |
WLDG 1407 | INTRODUCTION TO WELDING USING MULTIPLE PROCESSES | 4 |
WLDG 2413 | INTERMEDIATE WELDING USE MULTIPLE PROCESSES | 4 |
WLDG 1427 | WELDING CODES AND STANDARDS | 4 |
TOTAL HOURS | 15 |
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Second Semester
RUBRIC NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS |
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WLDG 2447 | ADVANCED GAS METAL ARC WELDING (GMAW) | 4 |
WLDG 1435 | INTRODUCTION TO PIPE WELDING | 4 |
TECM 1301 | INDUSTRIAL MATH | 3 |
OSHT 1320 | ENERGY INDUSTRIAL SAFETY | 3 |
TOTAL HOURS | 14 |
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Third Semester (Summer)
RUBRIC NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS |
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WLDG 2352 | ADVANCED FLUX CORED ARC WELDING | 3 |
TOTAL HOURS | 3 |
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Total Credit Hours: 32
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.