Advanced Welding Certificate

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Program Start Date: Fall, spring or summer
Minimum Program Length: 15 weeks, 1 term, 16 credits
Curriculum Code: 61193

Program Description

Students will develop welding skillsets including Field Welding, Fabrication Welding and Advanced Pipe Fitting.

Practical Experience

Students will gain knowledge using portable welders, layout, construction, and assembly of metal projects.

Professional Opportunities

Welder, Fitter and Pipe Fabricator

Unique Aspects

Students will perform advanced certification testing to receive a SCC Welding Certification in AWS D1.1 code for Structural Steel, and/or ASME section IX Code for Boiler and Pressure Vessels by in-house AWS Certified Welding Inspectors/Certified Welding Educators.

EEDA Career Cluster:

Manufacturing

Course Requirements

COL 101 - College Orientation Credits: 1
IMT 102 - Industrial Safety Credits: 2
WLD 109 - Gas Metal Arc Welding II Credits: 3
WLD 145 - Field Welding Credits: 2
WLD 170 - Qualification Welding Credits: 4
WLD 154 - Pipefitting and Welding Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Semester Display

First Semester

COL 101 - College Orientation Credits: 1
IMT 102 - Industrial Safety Credits: 2
WLD 109 - Gas Metal Arc Welding II Credits: 3
WLD 145 - Field Welding Credits: 2
WLD 170 - Qualification Welding Credits: 4
WLD 154 - Pipefitting and Welding Credits: 4

Total Credits: 16

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in the four main processes of welding (SMAW, CTAW, SMAW, and FCAW).
Identify and select appropriate consumables based on the specific welding process used.
Interpret basic blueprints and specifications in the welding and pipefitting field.
Demonstrate their ability to speak publicly, listen actively, and respond effectively.