Overview
The Basic Welding Certificate prepares students to become an entry level welder, entry level fabricator, or an assistant to a welder or fabricator. Students learn to produce and read blueprints with welding symbols and to produce quality welds from the prints.
Students who successfully complete the certificate program earn an OSHA 10 card and are eligible to take the American Welding Society (AWS) first level certification test (D1.1).
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Read welding blueprints
- Take the American Welding Society D1.1 certification test
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Entry-level Welder
- Entry-level Welding Technician
Graduate Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for welders is expected to remain steady through 2032.
$36,300 median annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
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Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Basic Welding Certificate (BWC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLD 100 | Fundamentals of Welding | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| WLD 105 | Print Reading and Weld Design | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| CIT 105 | OSHA 10 General Industry Safety | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WLD XXX Welding Elective | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| Total Credits: | 7 | 11 | 11 | |
Electives
| WLD 111 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 | 4 |
| WLD 115 | Gas Metal Arc Welding and Flux Cored Arc Welding | 4 |
| WLD 210 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |