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.
Required General Education Courses
3 credit hours as follows:
| MTH-120 | General Education Mathematics | 3 |
Required Career Courses
23 credit hours as follows:
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (14 credit hours)
Semester 2 (12 credit hours)
Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019
Program Name: Welding, Combination - Certificate
This program is designed to be completed in 8 months.
This program will cost $5,690 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with N/A* of debt.
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.
The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Illinois
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