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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a three semester Certificate in Pipe Welding and enter the workforce. Students explore a range of welding and fabrication operations including pipe welding. This certificate program covers a broad spectrum of welding techniques including: cutting processes, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and pipe 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 125 | Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 124 | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
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 104 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc II | 4 |
| WEL 224 | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WEL 225 | Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Third 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 110 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| WEL 230 | Pipe Welding I | 4 |
| WEL 231 | Pipe Welding II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |