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WELDING

CERTIFICATE: Certificate in Applied Science with a major in Welding

This program will provide skills that will enable the student to produce structurally sound and quality welds.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE

Required Courses

High School: None
College: None

NOTE:  A grade of "C" or better is required for each prerequisite course.

Other Requirements

  1. Does Not Require High School Diploma or GED (NOTE: Non-high school graduates or those who do not have a GED, must score 61 or better on the reading portion of the COMPASS test. )

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Course Requirements


Course Class Lab Credit
WLD 102 Introduction to Welding 2 0 2
WLD 103 Print Reading I 1 0 1
WLD 104 Gas Welding and Cutting 0 6 2
WLD 105 Print Reading II 1 0 1
WLD 110 Welding Safety & Health 1 0 1
WLD 111 ARC Welding I 1 9 4
WLD 113 ARC Welding II 1 9 4
WLD 134 Inert Gas Welding Non-Ferrous 2 3 3
WLD 136 Advanced Inert Gas Welding 0 6 2
WLD 140 Weld Testing 1 0 1
WLD 154 Pipe Fitting & Welding 3 3 4
WLD 170 Qualification Welding 2 6 4
15 42 29
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  29

SEMESTER CURRICULUM

SEMESTER 1 (Fall)


Course Class Lab Credit
WLD 102 Introduction to Welding 2 0 2
WLD 103 Print Reading I 1 0 1
WLD 104 Gas Welding and Cutting 0 6 2
WLD 110 Welding Safety & Health 1 0 1
WLD 111 ARC Welding I 1 9 4
WLD 140 Weld Testing 1 0 1
6 15 11

SEMESTER 2 (Spring)


Course Class Lab Credit
WLD 105 Print Reading II 1 0 1
WLD 113 ARC Welding II 1 9 4
WLD 134 Inert Gas Welding Non-Ferrous 2 3 3
WLD 154 Pipe Fitting & Welding 3 3 4
7 15 12

SEMESTER 3 (Summer)


Course Class Lab Credit
WLD 136 Advanced Inert Gas Welding 0 6 2
WLD 170 Qualification Welding 2 6 4
2 12 6
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  29

PROGRAM AND EMPLOYMENT TIDBITS

Contact Person:  

Waiting List: No

Local Starting Salary: $21,500.00

Local Average Salary: $57,000.00

National Starting Salary: $39,000.00

National Average Salary: $55,750.00