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Welding-MIG

Program Type: Certificate in Applied Science

Program Level: UG

Program Duration: 8 months

Credit Requirement: 19

Program overview

This program will provide skills that will enable the student to produce structurally sound and quality MIG welds.

Courses Required

Semester 1

Introduction To WeldingyIntroduction to Welding

Course Code: WLD-102

This course covers the principles of welding, cutting, and basic procedures for safety in using welding equipment.


Print Reading I

Course Code: WLD-103

This is a basic course which includes the fundamentals of print reading, the meaning of lines, views, dimensions, notes, specifications, and structural shapes. Welding symbols and assembly drawings as used in fabrication work are also covered.


Welding Safety and Healt

Course Code: WLD-110

This course is an introduction to safety and health hazards associated with welding and related processes.


Flux Cored Arc Welding I

Course Code: WLD-120

This course covers the equipment set-up and fundamental techniques for flux cored arc welding.


Advanced Inert Gas Welding

Course Code: WLD-136

This course covers the techniques for all positions of welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals.


Weld Testing

Course Code: WLD-140

This is an introductory course in destructive and non-destructive testing of welded joints.


Semester 2

Print Reading II

Course Code: WLD-105

This course includes print reading, including welding symbols and their applications to pipe fabrication. Basic sketching of piping symbols, single line and double line pipe drawings, material estimating, template layout and how templates are used in pipe layouts are included.


Fabrication Welding

Course Code: WLD-160

This course covers the layout and fabrication procedures as they pertain to sheet metal and structural steel shapes. The course will also include shop safety and hand and power tools.


Fabrication Welding

Course Code: WLD-160

This course covers the layout and fabrication procedures as they pertain to sheet metal and structural steel shapes. The course will also include shop safety and hand and power tools.


Qualification Welding

Course Code: WLD-170

This course covers the procedures and practices used in taking welder qualification tests.