Welding Technologies, CERT

The certificate level courses in the welding technologies program guide the student through a series of process skills using manual and automated welding. The program develops basic and advanced skills using various welding processes. The types of welding process training include GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), SMAW (ARC), and FCAW and OXY-FUEL and PLASMA cutting. Materials welded include mild steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. Courses offered prepare the student for entry level and advanced level employment, job enhancement, and may also transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. Courses offered can also provide the skill set necessary to successfully complete welder certification testing required by many welding companies.

Certificate

Required Courses

Course NumberTitleCredits
ELT 100Basic Electricity

2

EDMT 103Fundamentals Machine Tool Ops

4

EDMT 260Metallurgy & Mech Testing

3

WELD 151Basic GMAW/FCAW Welding

4

WELD 152Basic GTAW Welding

4

WELD 153Basic SMAW Welding

3

WELD 154Welding Prints & Symbols

3

WELD 201Advanced GMAW/FCAW Welding

3

WELD 202Advanced GTAW Welding

3

WELD 203Advanced SMAW Welding

3

WELD 204Welding Automation

3

Total Credit Hours: 30