Comprehensive Welding Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate 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.

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 1000Safety for Welders

1

WEL 1001Allied Cutting Processes

4

WEL 1003Basic Shielded Metal Arc I

4

WEL 1004Basic Shielded Metal Arc II

4

WEL 2001Gas Metal Arc Welding I

4

Total Credit Hours:17
Semester Note: You may choose to take the Code Welding electivesMTE 1100 and WEL 1006 are not required for students choosing the Code Welding path.

Second Semester

WEL 1010Advanced Shielded Metal Arc I

4

WEL 1024Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

4

WEL 2003Flux Cored Arc Welding I

4

WEL 2024Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II

4

Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 33