Welding and Metal Processing Career Studies Certificate

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Career Studies Certificate
221-995-47

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in production type welding.

Program Objectives: Employment opportunities include arc, gas, MIG, and/or TIG welder or metal fabricator.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college. Students are waived from placement testing in this program.

Program Notes: To be successful in this program, students must have proficiency in oral and written communication skills and general mathematics.

Fast Track Option (Fall Start and Spring Start)

First 8 Weeks

Second 8 Weeks

Night Option (Fall Start Only)

Fall Semester

DRF 161 - Blueprint Reading I 2 CR (1st 8 Weeks)
SAF 127 - Industrial Safety 2 CR (2nd 8 Weeks)
WEL 120 - Introduction to Welding 3 CR
WEL 145 - Welding Metallurgy 3 CR

Total Credits for Semester: 8

Spring Semester

Total Credits for Semester: 9

Total Minimum Credits for Degree: 17

* This course has a requisite.