Basic Welding Certificate

Program Requirements

Program Information

General Requirements for Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates

See Century College Policy 3.17.0.1

Program Note

None

Transfer, Articulation Agreements, and Partnerships

See the Century College website for information regarding transfer.
This program is intended primarily for employment preparation rather than transfer to a four-year institution. Some courses may not transfer to a number of four-year colleges. If you are considering the possibility of transfer, you may wish to talk with your advisor, counselor, or program instructor before registering to discuss your goals, look at programs designed for transfer, and develop a plan.

Program Learning Outcomes

At the end of this program students will be able to:

1. Read blueprints and make correct welds and weld fit-ups per print.
2. Work safely in the welding industry.
3. Set up and, operate OAC (oxygen acetylene cutting), PAC (plasma arc cutting), OAW (oxygen acetylene welding).
4. Set up, operate and perform GMAW (gas metal arc welding).
5. Set up, operate and perform FCAW (flux cored arc welding)
6. Set up, operate and perform SMAW (shielded metal arc welding,
7. Set up, operate and perform GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding). 
8. Work independently and in teams to troubleshoot and creatively solve a wide range of industry-based challenges using critical thinking skills, troubleshooting, and blueprint reading abilities in any welding-related industry.
9. Have the knowledge of the welding process.

Program Contact Information

Märta Lindberg Lein 651.773.1744 Room 1661 or 2304 East

Sample Plan

Please note that this is a sample course sequence. Individual schedules will vary depending upon student needs, goals, and availability. Students are recommended to meet with their advisor, counselor, or faculty program instructors to create an individualized plan that includes prerequisites and application requirements. For detailed program information see the Century College website. This information is subject to change.

Note

This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on century.edu

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