Welding Technology-CT
Program Overview
Certificate of Achievement - Welding Technology
Professional Skills and Career Paths
Mining welder, aerospace welder/fabricator, manufacturing welder, welder/fabricator,
ship welder, pipe welder.
Student Learning Outcomes
The Certificate of Achievement in Welding Technology provides students with the knowledge
and practical skills needed for successful careers in welding.
Upon completion of the Welding certificate, graduates will be able to:
- Master Welding Processes – Produce high-quality welds in all positions using the following welding techniques: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
- Demonstrate Cutting Techniques – Perform accurate cuts using various processes: Oxygen Fuel Cutting (OFC)
- Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)
- Air Carbon Arc Cutting (ACC)
- Interpret Welding Blueprints – Read and understand welding blueprints and symbols to ensure precise and accurate execution of welding projects.
- Perform Pipe Layouts – Plan and lay out pipework for welding, including understanding pipe fittings and alignment.
- Apply Basic Welding Metallurgy – Use fundamental welding metallurgy knowledge to select appropriate materials and techniques for different welding projects.
- Ensure Workplace Safety – Follow industry safety standards and protocols to maintain a safe work environment and minimize risks in the welding shop.
Formal admission to this program is required.
For more information about any School of Industrial Technology and Workplace Development
programs, contact 775-327-2167.
General Education Requirements
English/Communications (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | Composition-Enhanced | 5 Credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
| ENG 103 | English Fund Tech Writing | 3 Credits |
| ENG 107 | Tech Communications I | 3 Credits |
Mathematics (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course. Excludes MATH
389
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 116 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 116E | Technical Mathematics Expanded | 3-5 Credits |
| MATH 120 | Fund of College Math | 3 Credits |
| MATH 120E | Fund of College Math Expanded | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
Human Relations (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 110 | Human Relations Employmnt | 1-3 Credits |
| HMS 200 | Ethics in Human Services | 3 Credits |
| MGT 283 | Intro Human Resource Mgt | 3 Credits |
| PSY 208 | Psy of Human Relations | 3 Credits |
Program Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WELD 105 | Draw/Weld Symbol Int | 3 Credits |
| WELD 110 | Basic Arc Welding Principles | .5-5.5 Credits |
| WELD 150 | Metallurgy Fund for Weld | .5-3 Credits |
| WELD 275 | Line Boring | 5.5 Credits |
| WELD 210 | Advanced Welding Principles | .5-5.5 Credits |
| WELD 220 | Gas Metal & Flux Cord Arc Weld | .5-11 Credits |
| WELD 240 | Gas Tungsten Arc Weld | 1-8 Credits |
| WELD 260 | Pipe Welding | 8 Credits |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| English/Communications* | 3-5 |
| Mathematics* | 3 |
| Human Relations* | 1-3 |
| WELD 105 | 3 |
| WELD 110 | 5.5 |
| WELD 210 | 5.5 |
| WELD 240 | 7 |
| TOTAL | 28-32 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| WELD 150 | 3 |
| WELD 275 | 5.5 |
| WELD 220 | 11 |
| WELD 260 | 8 |
| TOTAL | 27.5 |
Note: Students who have credit for WELD 136 from previous course enrollment or CTE college credit contact a GBC advisor. Course requirements include 5.5 units of WELD 110 or 2.5 units of WELD 110 and 3 units of WELD 136.