2017-2018 Catalog

Welding, Combination, Certificate

Certificate—26 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1230

This program prepares students for employment in the welding field. Students gain experience in SMAW (stick), gas metal arc welding (mig), gas tungsten arc welding (tig), submerged arc welding flux, cored arc welding, brazing, braze welding, oxy fuel and plasma cutting. Welding print interpretation, electrical welding circuits, and related safety procedures are also studied. Once the student gains employment and experience in the field of welding this education gives the students the tools for a successful career.

Excellent opportunities are available for welders with the right skills set. Knowledgeable, well-trained and conscientious welders can find positions working in most industries. Trained welders are required due to new government regulations and personal safety requirements that dictate stricter codes. More products have emerged requiring certified and qualified welders.

Gainful Employment Information

Required General Education Courses

3 credit hours as follows:

MTH-120General Education Mathematics

3

(Note: Take MTH-120 or higher)

Required Career Courses

23 credit hours as follows:

WLD-104Electric Welding Circuits

2

WLD-105ReadingWelding Blueprints

3

WLD-111Basic Arc/Gas Welding I

3

WLD-112Basic Arc/Gas Welding II

3

WLD-121Advanced SMAW & Cutting I

3

WLD-122Advanced SMAW and Cutting II

3

WLD-123MIG, TIG, & Brazing I

3

WLD-124MIG, TIG, and Brazing II

3

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (14 credit hours)

MTH-120General Education Mathematics

3

WLD-104Electric Welding Circuits

2

WLD-105ReadingWelding Blueprints

3

WLD-111Basic Arc/Gas Welding I

3

WLD-112Basic Arc/Gas Welding II

3

MTH-120 or higher

Semester 2 (12 credit hours)

WLD-121Advanced SMAW & Cutting I

3

WLD-122Advanced SMAW and Cutting II

3

WLD-123MIG, TIG, & Brazing I

3

WLD-124MIG, TIG, and Brazing II

3