Welding I Career Studies Certificate

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Degree: Career Studies Certificate Welding I

Length: This career studies certificate is a one semester certificate.

Purpose: This curriculum is designed for individuals wishing to obtain fundamental skills for immediate entry-level positions in the welding trade as welding apprentices or welding laboratory assistants.

Occupational Objectives: The welding certificate program provides a firm foundation of skills on which students will be able to build their career.

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Career Studies Certificate program is based upon the general requirements for admission to the college.

First Semester

SAF 127 Industrial Safety 2 credits ²
WEL 100 Fundamentals of Welding 3 credits ¹
WEL 123 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic) 3 credits
WEL 150 Welding Drawing and Interpretation 3 credits
WEL 160 Gas Metal Arc Welding 3 credits
WEL 164 Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) 3 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17

Total Minimum Credits Required for this CSC: 17

¹ WEL 100 is prerequisite for WEL 123 , WEL 160 , WEL 164

² SAF 127 is prerequisite for all welding laboratory classes