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Welding Certificate
Semester Hours:  30
Effective Term: Fall  2015
 Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None


Program Description: The Welding Certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level welder/fabricator with an array of career opportunities within the industry. Topics include welding processes of shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, pipe welding, welding design and fabrication, blueprint reading for welders and autocad skills. A typical graduate seeks employment in mining, steel fabrication, steel erection, process piping, pipeline and related facilities, manufacturing industries. After completion of this certificate, students may continue on towards an AAS in Welding.

Recommended Proficiencies: None

Course Requirements
Welding Certificate (30 credits)

General Education Requirements (6)

Select one of the following (3):
ENG 101 English Composition III (3)
ENG 121 Applied Technical Writing (3)

Select one of the following (3):
Mathematics (3)
BUS 101 Business Mathematics (3)
OR
MAT 118 Essential Mathematics (4) or higher

Core Requirements (21)
WLD 110 Survey of Welding Processes (3)
WLD 121 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (3)
WLD 122 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (3)
WLD 128 Blueprint Reading for Welders (3)
WLD 222 Gas Metal Arc Welding (3)
WLD 227 Welding Design and Fabrication (3)
WLD 227 Welding Design and Fabrication (3)
(WLD227 must be successfully completed twice for a total of 6 credits)

Select one of the following (3):
Electives (3)
DFT 127 AutoCAD I (3)
WLD 225 Shielded Metal Arc Welding III (3)


Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all required courses.

Students must earn:
a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale;

at least one-third of the Certificate credits from CAC.

Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Synthesis Level) Model motivation, dependability, reliability, willingness to learn, willingness to work as a team member and the ability to work safely. (CSLO 3)
2. (Synthesis Level) Incorporate skills into projects related to applied science, basic computers, applied mathematics/measurements, reading for information, business writing, listening and following directions, locating/using information and speaking/presentation skills.
3. (Evaluation Level) Demonstrate, explain and critique teamwork, adaptability/flexibility, business fundamentals, marketing and customer focus, planning and organizing, problem solving, decision-making and applied technology.
4. (Synthesis Level) Combine welding fundamentals and processes to the correct and safe use of welding equipment and tools. (CSLO 2 & 3)
5. (Synthesis Level) Perform competencies in safety and health, drawing and symbols, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Thermal Cutting, Oxygen Fuel Cutting (OFC), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC) and Inspection. (CSLO 2 & 4)
6. (Synthesis Level) Create completed projects by demonstrating proficient techniques in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW,thermal cutting, OFC, PAC, CAC and inspection. (CSLO 2)
7. (Evaluation Level) Demonstrate, evaluate and explain weld imperfections and their causes. Explain the importance of quality workmanship and how imperfections or incorrect welding techniques may impact society. Demonstrate consistent, high quality workmanship to ensure public safety and to protect the environment. (CSLO 1)
Standards for Program
NCCER, American Welding Society SENSE program Level 1.
http://www.nccer.org/welding?pID=105
http://www.aws.org/w/a/education/sense/

Note: New Program Development form approved by CAC CAO 10/29/13. WLD227 must be taken twice for a total of 6 credits.