Program Requirements - Welding Technology
The Welding Technology Certificate Program provides students with a practical understanding of the science, technology and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metal industry. Instruction includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding.
The welding courses incorporate safety, welding, visual welding inspection and destructive testing. This program provides students with industry standard skills developed through classroom instruction and practical application.
Upon completion of the Welding Technology Certificate Program, students may be employed as entry-level welders in manufacturing and/or the construction industry.
All courses included in the Welding Technology Certificate Program are core courses for the Diploma program.
Program Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Welding diploma, the graduate should be able to:
- Produce acceptable welds on steel plate and pipe with proper set up and safe operation of the 3 most widely used welding processes
- Perform miscellaneous welding activities
- Practice safety in the workplace
Total credit hours required for certificate: 17
