Welding Technology Certificate
(Two Semesters, One-Year Program)

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Purpose Statement

This certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry-level welding occupations and provide additional welding skills.  Students will learn basic and advanced techniques in oxyacetylene, gas metal arc, shielded metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding processes.  They will use basic math skills to assist them in building and repairing.  Brazing, oxyacetylene cutting and blueprint reading are part of the program.  Some occupations are combination welder, gas and arc welder, welder/fitter, layout/welder, and fabricator.  Graduates will be able to work in shipyards, fabrication shops and the construction industry.

Program of Study

First Semester	Course	Credit Hours
TECM 1303	Technical Math	3
WLDG 1312	Introduction to Flux Core Arc Welding	3
WLDG 1313	Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders	3
WLDG 1323	Welding Safety, Tools & Equipment	3
WLDG 1327	Welding Codes	3
	Total Hours	15

Second Semester	Course	Credit Hours
OSHT 2401	OSHA Regulations	4
WLDG 1428	Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
WLDG 1434	Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	4
WLDG 2443	Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding	4
	Total Hours	16
	Grand Total	31