Certificate Programs

Weldingwelder

Length: One-year Program - Two semesters

Purpose: With industries in Virginia using more and varied types of welding, there is a need for training personnel to meet their requirements. The Welding curriculum is designed to train persons for full-time employment upon completion of the Program.

Occupational Objectives:

Welder or Fitter-Welder

Admission Requirements: Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the College.

Program Requirements: The Welding program is designed to prepare students to work as welders and to provide them with an introduction to the basic problems associated with the various types of equipment and materials used in welding. In addition to the courses in welding, students will receive instruction in blueprint reading, computer applications, machine shop practices, applied mathematics, and basic occupational communications.

Students successfully completing the sequence of two semesters receive a Certificate of Completion in Welding. Job opportunities for welders exist in many areas, primarily in the manufacturing and service industries.

Course Number Course Title Lecture Hours Lab Hours Course Credits
  First Semester      
DRF Elective 3 0 3
MTH 103 Applied Technical Mathematics I 3 0 3
MAC 161 Machine Shop Practices I 2 3 3
AST 232 Microcomputer Office App. 3 0 3
WEL 117 Oxyacetylene Welding & Cutting 2 3 3
WEL 123 Arc Welding I 2 3 3
  TOTAL 15 9 18
  Second Semester      
ENG 100 Basic Occup. Communication 3 0 3
SDV 106 Prep. for Employment 1 0 1
MTH 104 Applied Technical Mathematics I 3 0 3
MAC 162 Machine Shop Practices II 2 3 3
MIN 288 New Miner Training/Surface 1 0 1
WEL 126 Pipe Welding I 2 3 3
WEL 160 Semi-Auto. Welding Processes 2 3 3
  TOTAL 14 9 17

Total Credits for the Welding Certificate 35