Introduction to Arc Welding

Certificate in Applied Science

14 Credit Hours

The Introduction to Arc Welding certificate prepares students for entry-level welding employment. This certificate is designed to provide a multi-disciplined learning experience for a beginning and intermediate welding student. Students will take foundation courses in industrial safety, blueprint reading, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG). Welding will be performed in multiple positions on plate steel and sheet metal.

Major Requirements

IET 223	Industrial Safety	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course involves safety fundamentals and their relationship to accident prevention. The importance of safe behavior through careful training of both employees and supervisors is stressed. A survey of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is included. This course emphasizes hazard recognition and safety requirements for machining operation.Learn More

WLD 111	Arc Welding I	4
Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 This course covers the safety, equipment and skills used in the shielded metal arc welding process. Fillet welds are made to visual criteria in several positions.Learn More

WLD 127	Structural Blueprints I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers the fundamentals of blueprint reading for structural welding applications including orthographic views, lines, basic dimensioning, and basic welding symbol interpretation.Learn More

WLD 132	Inert Gas Welding Ferrous	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers setup and adjustment of equipment and fundamental techniques for welding ferrous metals.Learn More

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Admission Requirements

Students who are at least 18 years old and have acceptable scores from the SAT, ACT or placement test can be admitted into this program without a high school diploma or GED.