Welding Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc

Certificate in Applied Science

26 Credit Hours

This certificate teaches beginning and intermediate welding students the principles and practices of gas metal arc and flux cored arc welding in preparation for entry into the welding fields of manufacturing, construction, transportation and maintenance.

Major Requirements


WLD 110	Welding Safety and Health	1
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 This course introduces safety and health hazards associated with welding and related processes.Learn More

WLD 118	Gas Metal Arc Welding Ferrous I	4
Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 This course covers the equipment setup and fundamental techniques for gas metal arc welding on ferrous metals. Learn More

WLD 119	Gas Metal Arc Welding Ferrous II	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers the techniques used in preparation for gas metal arc welder qualification on ferrous metals.Learn More

WLD 120	Flux Cored Arc Welding I	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the equipment setup and fundamental techniques for flux cored arc welding.Learn More

WLD 123	Gas Metal Arc Welding Non-Ferrous II	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers the techniques used in preparation for gas metal arc welder qualification on nonferrous metals.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 141	Weld Quality	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course introduces weld quality assurance.Learn More

WLD 201	Welding Metallurgy	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers the weldability of metals, weld failure, and the effects of heat on chemical, physical and mechanical properties.Learn More

WLD 203	Structural Blueprints II	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers advanced blueprint reading skills including structural shapes identification and applications, creating bill of materials, welding symbol application, basic layout techniques and mathematics, working with dimensions and tolerances.Learn More Prerequisites WLD 127

WLD 232	Gas Metal Arc-Flux Cored Arc Welding Pipe II	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course covers the techniques used in gas metal arc and/or flux cored arc welding of fillet welds on pipe.Learn More

WLD 150	Specialized Welding	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers flux cored and gas metal arc welding.Learn More
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WLD 231	Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding Pipe I	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the techniques used in gas metal arc and/or flux cored arc welding of groove welds on pipe.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.