Hybrid Schedule – Schedule for Day or Night classes may vary based on enrolled semester
The welding course requires three semesters or twelve months for completion. The courses are one semester in length. Instruction is individualized and students in the same shop study different topics.
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLDG 1323 Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment | 3 | LEAD 1100 Workforce Development with Critical Thinking | 1 | |
| WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | WLDG 1413 Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders | 4 | |
| WLDG 2443 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | WLDG 1317 Introduction to Layout and Fabrication | 3 | |
| WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 | WLDG 2547 Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding | 5 | |
| Total | 15 | Total | 13 |
| Third Semester | Hours |
|---|---|
| WLDG 1391 Special Topics in Welder / Welding Technologist | 3 |
| WLDG 1434 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLDG 2435 Advanced Layout and Fabrication | 4 |
| WLDG 2388 Welding Technology / Welder Internship | 3 |
| Total Total Hours | 14 42 |
Welder’s Helper
One-Semester Certificate
This certificate is a stackable credential earned while enrolled in the one-year certificate program. The certificate is earned upon successful completion of the first semester.
| First Semester | Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLDG 1323 Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment | 3 | |||
| WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | |||
| WLDG 2443 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | |||
| WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 | |||
| Total | 15 |
Welding Technology OSA
Occupational Skills Award
This certificate is a stackable credential earned while enrolled in the one-year certificate program. The certificate is earned upon successful completion of the first semester.
| First Semester | Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLDG 1323 Welding Safety, Tools, and Equipment | 3 | |||
| WLDG 1428 Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 4 | |||
| WLDG 1430 Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 | |||
| Total | 11 |