Welding, Certificate Level I (SWCD)

Gainful Employment

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Gainful Employment Information for Welding, Certificate Level I

First Semester

WLDG 1421 - Welding Fundamentals 4 semester hours
EDUC 1100 - Learning Framework 1 semester hour

Total: 5 Hours

Second Semester

WLDG 1428 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 4 semester hours
WLDG 1417 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication 4 semester hours

Total: 8 Hours

Third Semester

WLDG 2432 - Welding Automation 4 semester hours
WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) 4 semester hours
WLDG 1435 - Introduction to Pipe Welding 4 semester hours

Total: 12 Hours

Fourth Semester

WLDG 1206 - Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 2 semester hours
WLDG 2443 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding 4 semester hours ¹

Total: 6 Hours

Total: 31 Hours

¹ Capstone Course