The welding certificate program is designed to provide students with technical knowledge and skills for entry level employment. Content will cover v-groove welds in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. Theory will be augmented with hands-on laboratory instruction.
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 1501 | OSHA 30 General Industry Training Course | 3 |
| WELD 1511 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) I | 4 |
| WELD 1521 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) II | 4 |
| WELD 2601 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) III | 4 |
| WELD 2602 | Blueprint Reading for Welders | 4 |
| WELD 2613 | Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/Mig) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 23 | |
Upon successful completion of the welding certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate cutting skills required in the operation of various welding processes.
- Apply industrial field safety techniques in the operation of various welding and cutting processes.
- Read and interpret blueprints for welding professionals.
- Prepare v-groove welds in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.