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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Comprehensive Welding and enter the workforce. Students explore shop safety, metal cutting, and a variety of industry welding processes. This certificate program covers a broad spectrum of welding techniques including cutting processes, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and gas metal arc welding. This program prepares students for entry-level career positions in welding, fabrication and manufacturing businesses.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| ELECTIVE | WEL 100 or MTE 105 | 1 |
| WEL 101 | Allied Cutting Processes | 4 |
| WEL 103 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| WEL 110 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| WEL 125 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Semester Note: You may choose to take the Code Welding electives. MTE 106 and WEL 106 are not required for students choosing the Code Welding path.
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| WEL 124 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 104 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc II | 4 |
| WEL 225 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 224 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |