The Welding program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to join or cut metal surfaces.  Instruction includes: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW); Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW); Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and cutting processes. Related technical instruction also includes quality assurance and control, print reading, safety, and workplace skills. 

Students entering the Welding program will have on entry point and four possible exit points - Cert A (26 credits), Cert B (38 credits), Cert C (50 credits) or an Associate of Applied Science degree.

Program Information

• Program Start (semesters):  August
• Financial Aid available (for post-secondary students only):  Yes
• Veteran Benefits Eligible (for post-secondary students only):  Yes
• Industry-recognized credentials:  AWS 1F; AWS 1G; AWS 2F; OSHA

Certificate Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
IND 105	OSHA - 10 Hr Gen Industry Cert	1-2
or IND 109	OSHA - 30 Hour Const Ind Cert
WEL 105	Welding Blueprint Reading	3
WEL 120	Oxy-Fuel/Cutting Procedures	3
WEL 131	Shielded Metal Arc Welding I	3
WEL 135	Shielded Metal Arc Welding II	3
WEL 141	Gas Metal Arc Welding I	3
WEL 145	Gas Metal Arc Welding II	3
WEL 246	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I	3
WEL 221	Flux Cored Arc Welding I	3
MAT 101	Technical Math I	3
WEL 227	Welding Metallurgy	3
WEL 267	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II	3
WEL 240	Gas Metal Arc Welding- Plate	3
GEN 101	Workplace Skills and Safety	3
WEL 295	Welding Layout	3
WEL 170	Fabrication Measuring & Layout	3
WEL 270	Welding Fabrication	3
Total Hours		49-50