Welding, Certificate

Location(s): Salem Campus

In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the courses listed below are books, $470; class fees, $1,315; universal fees, $1,961; differential fees, $430; equipment and supplies, $1140; and certification test, $440 (optional). Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.

This program prepares you for a variety of positions in job specialty production and maintenance shops. Graduates may find work as MIG welders, arc welders, oxy acetylene welders, semiautomatic welding equipment operators, and TIG welders.

You may earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing the required 53 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

Term 1

MTH 052 - Introduction to Algebra and Geometry Credit Hours: 3 + (or higher)
WLD 151 - Basic Arc Welding Credit Hours: 5
WLD 156 - Blueprint Reading and Sketching Credit Hours: 4
WLD 161 - Basic MIG Welding Credit Hours: 3
WLD 170 - Oxyacetylene Processes Credit Hours: 3

Term 2

WLD 152 - Intermediate Arc Welding Credit Hours: 5
WLD 157 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication Credit Hours: 3
WLD 162 - Intermediate MIG Welding Credit Hours: 3
WLD 173 - Basic TIG Welding Credit Hours: 4
WR 088 - Introduction to Technical Writing 1 Credit Hours: 3 + (or higher)

Term 3

PSY 101 - Psychology of Human Relations Credit Hours: 4 + (or Higher)
WLD 153 - Advanced Arc Welding Credit Hours: 4
WLD 155 - Fabrication Procedures Credit Hours: 3
WLD 163 - Advanced MIG Welding Credit Hours: 3
WLD 180 - Metallurgy for Welders Credit Hours: 2

Note:

+Meets related instruction requirement, see Degrees and Certificates . For subject areas, see General Education .