Welding Fundamentals Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a Certificate in Welding Fundamentals and enter the workforce. Students explore safety practices and several methods of welding. This program provides an introduction to welding skills including: cutting, 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.

Learn more about this program

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your certificate. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Fall Semester 1

WEL 1000	Safety for Welders	1
WEL 1003 or WEL 1004 or WEL 1024 or WEL 2001	Basic Shielded Metal Arc I (WEL 1003), Basic Shielded Metal Arc II (WEL 1004), Intro-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (WEL 1024), or Gas Metal Arc Welding I (WEL 2001)	4
WEL 1003 or WEL 1004 or WEL 1024 or WEL 2001	Basic Shielded Metal Arc I (WEL 1003), Basic Shielded Metal Arc II (WEL 1004), Intro-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (WEL 1024), or Gas Metal Arc Welding I (WEL 2001)	4
Total Credit Hours:		9

Total Credit Hours: 9

Prior Learning eligible course

•  Learn more about Credit for Prior Learning

•  View all eligible courses