Welding Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc

Certificate in Applied Science

25 Credit Hours

This certificate teaches beginning and intermediate welding students the principles and practices of gas metal arc and flux cored arc welding in preparation for entry into the welding fields of manufacturing, construction, transportation and maintenance.

Major Requirements

EGT 114	Welding Print Basics	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers the fundamentals of print reading for welding applications.Learn More

EGT 117	Welding Print Principles	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers welding symbols and their application to pipe fabrication.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 114

WLD 110	Welding Safety and Health	1
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 This course introduces safety and health hazards associated with welding and related processes.Learn More

WLD 118	Gas Metal Arc Welding Ferrous I	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the equipment setup and fundamental techniques for gas metal arc welding on ferrous metals. Learn More

WLD 119	Gas Metal Arc Welding Ferrous II	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers the techniques used in preparation for gas metal arc welder qualification on ferrous metals.Learn More

WLD 120	Flux Cored Arc Welding I	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the equipment setup and fundamental techniques for flux cored arc welding.Learn More

WLD 123	Gas Metal Arc Welding Non-Ferrous II	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers the techniques used in preparation for gas metal arc welder qualification on nonferrous metals.Learn More

WLD 141	Weld Quality	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course introduces weld quality assurance.Learn More

WLD 201	Welding Metallurgy	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers the weldability of metals, weld failure, and the effects of heat on chemical, physical and mechanical properties.Learn More

WLD 232	Gas Metal Arc-Flux Cored Arc Welding Pipe II	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course covers the techniques used in gas metal arc and/or flux cored arc welding of fillet welds on pipe.Learn More

WLD 150	Specialized Welding	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers flux cored and gas metal arc welding.Learn More
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WLD 231	Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc Welding Pipe I	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the techniques used in gas metal arc and/or flux cored arc welding of groove welds on pipe.Learn More

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Admission into this program requires qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or TTC’s placement test. High school graduation is not required if you are at least 18 years old.