Welding Technology

  • Credits: 30
  • Degree Type: Certificate
  • Campus: , Online

Program Overview

The Welding Technology Certificatee includes seven production technologies courses that provide foundational manufacturing skills and six courses with advanced welding skill topics including: print reading and interpreting symbols, Oxyfuel welding, SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), FWAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding), GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), and metallurgy. Hands-on experience is gained through on-site labs. This certificate will prepare students for entry-level positions and provide a foundation for additional education on a career advancement pathway.




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Program Course Listings

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Required Courses
Course # Course Name Credit(s)
CMAE 1502 Technical Mathematics 3
CMAE 1506 Intro to Computers 2
CMAE 1510 Print Reading 2
CMAE 1514 Safety Awareness 2
CMAE 1518 Manufacture Process/Prod 2
CMAE 1522 Quality Practices 2
CMAE 1526 Maintenance Awareness 2
CMAE 1560 Interpret Welding Symbols 2
CMAE 1562 Oxyfuel Welding 3
CMAE 1564 Shielded Metal Arc Weldin 3
CMAE 1566 Gas Metal Arc Weld/Flux C 3
CMAE 1568 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3
CMAE 1570 Metallurgy 1
TOTAL CREDITS: 30
 

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Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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