This Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Advanced Welding builds on foundational skills required for entry into the welding industry and prepares individuals for employment in pipe welding operations. Students gain knowledge of pipe fabrication, pipe welding and fitting processes. Courses in this certificate option are based on standards established by the American Welding Society and American Petroleum Institute.
Admission Requirements
Complete the Application and Admission Requirements for Occupational Endorsement Certificate Programs.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the General University Requirements for Occupational Endorsement Certificates.
- Pass two separate welding process qualification tests.
- Complete the program requirements below.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH A105 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
or any course for which MATH A105 is a prerequisite | ||
| WELD A112 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) | 4 |
| WELD A114 | Welding of High Strength Steels | 3 |
| WELD A117 | Pipe Fabrication | 4 |
| WELD A121 | Pipe Welding Vertical-Down SMAW | 4 |
| WELD A174 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) | 3 |
| Total | 22 | |
A minimum of 22 credits is required for this certificate.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this OEC, students will:
- Demonstrate hazard assessment and best safety practices.
- Demonstrate enhanced levels of technical skills in welding.
- Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of the interrelationship between metallurgy, welding and inspection processes.
- Demonstrate advanced forms of effective technical, oral, and written communication.
- Demonstrate application of advanced mathematical formulas and computations as applied in the welding and inspection fields.