Basic Welding Skills Certificate

Full-time students who have completed all prerequisite courses will be able to complete this program in 3 quarters of instruction (some programs may not run in summer or other quarters). Prerequisite courses required will vary depending on individual educational history and placement.

Program Requirements

General Education Courses: 15 Credits

AMATH 100 Applied Occupational Math 5 CR *
AENGL 100 Applied English 5 CR *
CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CR *

Core Courses: 40 Credits

WLD 101 Welding Safety 2 CR
WLD 105 Thermal Cutting Processes 4 CR
WLD 106 Print Reading I 2 CR
WLD 110 SMAW I 4 CR
WLD 116 SMAW Practice 2 CR
WLD 120 GMAW I 4 CR
WLD 121 GMAW Aluminum I 4 CR
WLD 130 FCAW I 4 CR
WLD 131 FCAW Practice 2 CR
WLD 140 GTAW I 4 CR
WLD 141 GTAW Aluminum I 4 CR
WLD 150 Introduction to Metal Fabricating 4 CR

Total Program Credits: 55

* Minimum requirement.