Basic Welding Specialist - Technical Certificate of Credit

The Basic Welding Specialist TCC program is designed for those students who choose not to pursue the full diploma program in Welding & Joining Technology. consists of a sequence of courses that prepares a graduate for entry-level employment in the welding field. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to retrain and upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a certificate in Basic Welding with a specialization in shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding.

Length of Program
A minimum of 25 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in 2 - 3 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
A graduate may find employment as a shielded metal arc welder, gas metal arc welder, gas tungsten arc welder, or in related employment.

Admissions Requirements
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is not required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Admissions testing is not required for entrance into this certificate program.

Curriculum

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

WLD 100 Introduction to Welding 6
WLD 101 Oxyfuel Cutting 4
WLD 103 Blueprint Reading 3
WLD 104 Shielded Metal Arc Welding I 6
DIS 150 Directed Independent Study 2
(and one of the following three)
WLD 105 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II 6
WLD 109 Gas Metal Arc Welding 6
WLD 110 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4