In addition to tuition, estimated costs for students who complete the courses listed below are books, $364; class fees, $603; universal fees, $814; differential fees, $220; equipment and supplies, $500; and certification test, $220 (optional). Contact the Financial Aid Office at 503.399.5018 to find out if you qualify for help with these costs.

This program combines hands-on training in the use of SMAW welding equipment with the associated coursework needed for success in the field. The program assists students in meeting the entry-level qualifications of the welding industry and prepares them to take the American Society of Welding’s D1.1 Structural Welding Code Performance Qualification examination. This certificate is wholly contained within the Welding Fabrication AAS degree program and may serve as the first step in a career pathway toward the degree.

You may earn a certificate of completion by successfully completing the required 22 credit hours with a grade of “C” or better in all courses.