WELDING TECHNOLOGY
The Welding Technology Certificate Program is a full-time program of study combining classroom theory with “hands-on” practice in the laboratory or shop. The program is designed to provide qualified individuals the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills to obtain a certificate verifying their competency in the basic requirements of Welding Technology.
CAREER SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Industrial and Structural Welding
Area I English 3 credits
|
Course
|
Title
|
Cr Hrs
|
Cont Hrs
|
|
ENG101
|
English Comp. I
|
3
|
3
|
|
ENG102
|
English Comp II
|
3
|
3
|
|
COM100
|
Intro Technical English I
|
3
|
3
|
Area II Humanities/Fine Arts
No requirements
Area III Natural Sciences/Mathematics/
Computer Science 6 credits
Choose from the standard list of courses for Area III listed in the General Education Section. At least one math class and one computer class are required.
Area IV History/Social/Behavioral Science
No Requirements
Area V Institutional Requirement 2 credits
|
Course
|
Title
|
Cr Hrs
|
Cont Hrs
|
|
ORI101
|
1 Orientation to College
|
1
|
1
|
|
WKO107
|
2 Workplace Skills Preparation
|
1
|
2
|
1 Must be taken in the first semester.
2 Must be taken in the final semester.
Note: Students must register for GRA123, a non-credit institutional course, in order to participate in the graduation program
Area VI Core/Technical Concentration 18 credits
|
Course
|
Title
|
Cr Hrs
|
Cont Hrs
|
|
WDT123
|
SMAW Fillet/ PAC/CAC Lab
|
3
|
9
|
|
WDT124
|
Gas Metal ARC/FLUX Lab
|
3
|
9
|
|
WDT155
or
|
GTAW Carbon Pip Lab
|
3
|
9
|
|
WDT156
or
|
GTAW Stainless Pipe Lab
|
3
|
9
|
|
WDT268
|
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Lab
|
3
|
9
|
|
WDT157
or
|
Consumable
Welding Process
|
3
|
7
|
|
WDT158
|
Consumable Welding Process Lab
|
3
|
9
|
|
WDT258
|
Certification Lab
|
3
|
9
|
|
WDT223
|
Blueprint Reading for Fabrication
|
3
|
7
|
Total Certificate Credit Hours 29
CAREER SKILLS CERTIFICATES
Robotic Welding
Area I English 3 credits
|
Course
|
Title
|
Cr Hrs
|
Cont Hrs
|
|
ENG101
|
English Comp. I
|
3
|
3
|
|
ENG102
|
English Comp II
|
3
|
3
|
|
COM100
|
Intro Technical English I
|
3
|
3
|
Area II Humanities/Fine Arts
No requirements
Area III Natural Sciences/Mathematics/
Computer Science 6 credits
|
Course
|
Title
|
Cr Hrs
|
Cont Hrs
|
|
CIS146
|
Microcomputer Applications
|
3
|
3
|
|
MTH116
|
Mathematical Applications
|
3
|
3
|
MTH110 or MTH112 or higher may be substituted for MTH116
Area IV History/Social/Behavioral Science
No Requirements
Area V Institutional Requirement 2 credits
|
Course
|
Title
|
Cr Hrs
|
Cont Hrs
|
|
ORI101
|
1 Orientation to College
|
1
|
1
|
|
WKO107
|
2 Workplace Skills Preparation
|
1
|
2
|
1 Must be taken in the first semester.
2 Must be taken in the final semester.
Note: Students must register for GRA123, a non-credit institutional course, in order to participate in the graduation program
Area VI Core/Technical Concentration 18 credits
|
Course
|
Title
|
Cr Hrs
|
Cont Hrs
|
|
WDT123
|
SMAW Fillet/ PAC/CAC Lab
|
3
|
9
|
|
WDT124
|
Gas Metal ARC/FLUX Lab
|
3
|
9
|
|
WDT157
or
|
Consumable
Welding Process
|
3
|
7
|
|
WDT158
|
Consumable Welding Process Lab
|
3
|
9
|
|
WDT160
|
Robotics Lab I
|
3
|
7
|
|
WDT223
|
Blueprint Reading for Fabrication
|
3
|
7
|
|
INT253
|
Industrial Robotics
|
3
|
5
|
Total Certificate Credit Hours 29
The requirements for each program are subject to change. Please consult your program advisor to ensure adherence to the appropriate degree plan.