Welding Technology Certificate, CERT1

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(CIP 48.0508)

281-756-3671

Purpose: The Level 1 Certificate in Welding is designed to prepare the student for full-time employment at the entry level in a welding career. The basic objective of the program is to develop the skills for employment in construction trades and area industrial needs. Welding is a high skill, high wage career which requires multiple levels of skills training beyond the initial certificate, and also provides a rewarding career for those who enjoy working in this field.

Program Requirements: In addition to the general requirements for admission to the College, entry into the Welding Program requires a personal interview with the Department Head of the Welding Program.

First Semester

WLDG 1323 - Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment 3 Course Credits
WLDG 1200 - Introduction to Welding 2 Course Credits
WLDG 1428 - Intro Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 4 Course Credits
WLDG 1313 - Intro to Blueprint Reading for Welders 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester

WLDG 1457 - Inter Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 4 Course Credits
WLDG 1307 - Intro to Welding Using Multiple Proc 3 Course Credits
WLDG 1434 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) 4 Course Credits

Welding Technology Certificate, CERT1

First Semester

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester

Semester Credits: 11

Total Credits Required for Welding Certificate: 23