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Welding Technology Certificate Programs
Advanced SMAW and Visual Inspection (13 credit hours required in the following courses)
NE 126 – Visual Inspection: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 5
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the forms of discontinuities formed in the
manufacturing and service life of a part. Provide students with an understanding of how and why a
specific Non-Destructive Testing method is chosen and to acquaint students with visual inspection
techniques and their proper use.
WELD 2013 – Intermediate SMAW: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 9
Course Description:
Building SMAW skills with an emphasis on vertical and overhead position welding. Course activities
prepare the student for weld certification and advanced arc welding classes. Weld symbols, joint
preparation, weld codes, AWS, API, and ASME standards and weld alloys are covered in this class.
WELD 2313 – Advanced SMAW: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 9
Course Description:
An advanced course designed to prepare students to certification various positions. The SMAW
process will be used. The goal of this class is to pass the AWS, API, or ASME Standard tests. Strict
adherence to the testing procedures will be followed. Completion of the class does not guarantee
certification unless welding procedure qualification tests are passed.
WELD 2114 – Structural Design & Fabrication for Welding: Credits: 4, Contact Hours: 8
Course Description:
Weld design, fabrication, and inspection of weldments. Operation of design and fabrication
techniques that are prevalent in the workforce. Blueprint reading, welding symbols, cost estimation,
layout techniques, and use of metal fabrication and inspection equipment will be used to complete
projects. Introduction to GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW, plasma arc cutting, electronic operation,
application of processes, exotic metal and alloy welding.
Certificate Body of Knowledge:
This certificate covers intermediate and advanced techniques of shielded metal arc welding, visual
inspection of as-deposited welds, and all the bases of a welding project from design, drafting, cost
estimation, fabrication, and finally non-destructive testing. Students obtain certification preparation for
various American Welding Society (AWS), American Petroleum Institute (API), and American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) specifications and certifications. After completing this program, students
will be ready for a job as an entry-level specialist to work with shielded metal arc welding.
Advanced GMAW/FCAW and Visual Inspection (13 credit hours required in the following
courses)
NE 126 – Visual Inspection: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 5
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the forms of discontinuities formed in the
manufacturing and service life of a part. Provide students with an understanding of how and why a
specific Non-Destructive Testing method is chosen and to acquaint students with visual inspection
techniques and their proper use.
WELD 2023 – Intermediate GMAW/FCAW: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 9
Course Description:
An intermediate course with an emphasis on vertical and overhead welding. Advancing the
knowledge of GMAW processes and an introduction in FCA Welding, selection of electrodes and
welding techniques. Designed for the student interested in improving his/her beginning skills in
order to prepare for entry into the work force as a GMAW welder.
WELD 2323 – Advanced GMAW/FCAW: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 9
Course Description:
This is an advanced laboratory course with a further emphasis on out of position GMAW and FCAW
welding on various materials both ferrous and non-ferrous. Also advanced GMAW processes will be
covered and their applications detailed. The goal of this class is to pass the AWS, API, or ASME
Standard tests. This course is designed for those who wish to improve their skills to prepare them
for entry into the workforce as a GMAW/FCAW welder.
WELD 2114 – Structural Design & Fabrication for Welding: Credits: 4, Contact Hours: 8
Course Description:
Weld design, fabrication, and inspection of weldments. Operation of design and fabrication
techniques that are prevalent in the workforce. Blueprint reading, welding symbols, cost estimation,
layout techniques, and use of metal fabrication and inspection equipment will be used to complete
projects. Introduction to GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW, plasma arc cutting, electronic operation,
application of processes, exotic metal and alloy welding.
Certificate Body of Knowledge:
This certificate covers intermediate and advanced techniques of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux
core arc welding (FCAW), visual inspection of as-deposited welds, and welding project management.
Students obtain certification preparation for various American Welding Society (AWS), American
Petroleum Institute (API), and American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) specifications and
certifications. Specialty welding, such as advanced process GMAW, restricted position, and dual shielded
FCAW will also be covered. After completing this program, students will be ready for a job as an entrylevel specialist to work with GMAW/FCAW on metals that range from heavy plate and pipe to thin-gauge
sheet metals.
Advanced GTAW and Visual Inspection (12 credit hours required in the following courses)
NE 126 – Visual Inspection: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 5
Course Description:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the forms of discontinuities formed in the
manufacturing and service life of a part. Provide students with an understanding of how and why a
specific Non-Destructive Testing method is chosen and to acquaint students with visual inspection
techniques and their proper use.
WELD 2033 – Intermediate GTAW: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 9
Course Description:
An intermediate to advanced course with an emphasis on vertical and overhead welding.
Introduction to welding non-ferrous materials. This class is designed for the student who is
interested in improving his/her beginning skills in order to prepare for entry into the job force as a
GTAW welder.
WELD 2333 – Advanced GTAW: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 9
Course Description:
Advanced laboratory course with a further emphasis on out of position GMAW welding. Also
advanced GMAW processes will be covered and their applications detailed on ferrous and nonferrous materials. This course is designed for those who wish to improve their skills to prepare
them for entry into the workforce as a GMAW welder. Students will focus AWS, API, and ASME
certifications and testing.
WELD 2343 – Welding Machine Maintenance: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 7
Course Description:
The main objective of this course is to understand, setup, and repair fundamental electrical, mechanical and
control systems commonly found in a welding manufacturing environment. Focus on manual and
automated welding system maintenance and repair. The course will also include the processes and aspects
of welding cell fixture maintenance. Repair/maintenance welding applications and processes will also be
covered.
Certificate Body of Knowledge:
This certificate covers intermediate and advanced techniques of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), visual
inspection of as-deposited welds, and welding project management. Students obtain preparation for
various American Welding Society (AWS), American Petroleum Institute (API), and American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) specifications and certifications. Specialty welding, such as advanced
process GTAW, restricted position, and non-ferrous materials will also be covered. After completing this
program, students will be ready for a job as an entry-level specialist to work with GTAW on metals that
range from heavy plate and pipe to thin-gauge sheet metals.
Welding Automation (9 credit hours required in the following courses)
WELD 2023 – Intermediate GMAW/FCAW: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 9
Course Description:
An intermediate course with an emphasis on vertical and overhead welding. Advancing the
knowledge of GMAW processes and an introduction in FCA Welding, selection of electrodes and
welding techniques. Designed for the student interested in improving his/her beginning skills in
order to prepare for entry into the work force as a GMAW welder.
WELD 2343 – Welding Machine Maintenance: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 7
Course Description:
The main objective of this course is to understand, setup, and repair fundamental electrical, mechanical and
control systems commonly found in a welding manufacturing environment. Focus on manual and
automated welding system maintenance and repair. The course will also include the processes and aspects
of welding cell fixture maintenance. Repair/maintenance welding applications and processes will also be
covered.
WELD 2413 – Automated Welding Principles: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 5
Course Description:
This course is intended to advance beginning programming and automated welding skills with an
emphasis on Automated GMAW. Automated systems, welding cell design and layout, and basic
robot programming are covered. Activities include learning to program and perform automated
GMAW welds on different orientations and joint types.
Certificate Body of Knowledge:
This certificate covers fundamental techniques of automated welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW),
and welding machine maintenance. Students obtain preparation for real world trouble shooting and
maintenance operations of an automated welding system and an understanding of the American
Welding Society (AWS) automated welding certification. After completing this program, students will be
ready for a job as an entry-level technician to work with automated welding systems and welding
system maintenance.
Advanced Welding Automation (13 credit hours required in the following courses)
WELD 2343 – Welding Machine Maintenance: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 7
Course Description:
The main objective of this course is to understand, setup, and repair fundamental electrical, mechanical and
control systems commonly found in a welding manufacturing environment. Focus on manual and
automated welding system maintenance and repair. The course will also include the processes and aspects
of welding cell fixture maintenance. Repair/maintenance welding applications and processes will also be
covered.
WELD 2114 – Structural Design & Fabrication for Welding: Credits: 4, Contact Hours: 8
Course Description:
Weld design, fabrication, and inspection of weldments. Operation of design and fabrication
techniques that are prevalent in the workforce. Blueprint reading, welding symbols, cost estimation,
layout techniques, and use of metal fabrication and inspection equipment will be used to complete
projects. Introduction to GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW, plasma arc cutting, electronic operation,
application of processes, exotic metal and alloy welding.
WELD 2423 –Intermediate Automated Welding: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 7
Course Description:
This course is intended to advance beginning programming and automated welding skills with an
emphasis on Automated GMAW. Automated systems, welding cell design and layout, and basic
robot programming are covered. Activities include learning to program and perform automated
GMAW welds on different orientations and joint types.
WELD 2433 – Advanced Automated Welding: Credits: 3, Contact Hours: 7
Course Description:
This course is intended to advance programming and automated welding skills to maximize
productivity and quality using advanced GMAW processes and resistance welding. Automated
systems, welding cell design and layout, and advanced robot programming are covered.
Certificate Body of Knowledge:
This certificate covers advanced techniques of automated welding, system maintenance, and welding
project management. Students obtain preparation for real world trouble shooting and maintenance
operations of an automated welding system and an in-depth understanding of the American Welding
Society (AWS) automated welding certification (CRAW). After completing this program, students will be
ready for a job as an automated welding technician to work with multiple welding processes and system
maintenance.