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Welding, Certificate

The Welding Certificate provides a competency-based method of instruction in the four most common methods of metal joining: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Oxy-Fuel Welding (OFW), and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). American Welding Society testing standards are used. 

For more information about Welding Technology, please visit the program page.

Certificate Requirements

Field of Study Code: WELD.CER

Program Requirements
WELD 1100Welding I3
WELD 1112Oxy-Fuel, Welding, Plasma Cutting and Brazing3
WELD 1122Shielded Arc Welding (SMAW)3
WELD 1132Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Carbon Steel Welding3
WELD 1142Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)3
WELD 1151Pipe Welding and Fabrication3
WELD 1160Skill Assessment3
or WELD 1165 Blueprint Reading and Fabrication
WELD 2000Introduction to AWS Level 12
MANUF 1101Industrial Design/CAD3
MANUF 1151Machine Shop I3
Total Credits29