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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 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 certificate program prepares students for entry-level career positions in welding, fabrication and manufacturing.
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First Semester
| WEL 100 | Safety for Welders | 1 |
| WEL 101 | Allied Cutting Processes | 4 |
| WEL 103 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| WEL 110 | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I | 4 |
| WEL 201 | Gas Metal Arc Welding I | 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
| WEL 124 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WEL 104 | Basic Shielded Metal Arc II | 4 |
| WEL 203 | Flux Cored Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WEL 224 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |