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Program facts 
Develop advanced knowledge and skills in welding with this certificate program, which emphasizes advanced welding theory along with practical application of the major forms of welding. You’ll learn how to interpret welding blueprints and hone the skills necessary to pass welder qualification tests.
Upon completion of the program, you’ll meet the AWS School Excelling through National Skill Standards Education (SENSE) training standards for certification as an AWS Level II Advanced Welder.
Take classes in properties of materials, prints and schematics, basic technical mathematics, welding, advanced blueprint reading, applied welding theory, welding power sources and more. All classes are taught by knowledgeable instructors who are highly skilled in the welding industry.
Credit earned for this program can be applied to the Welding Technology AAS Degree.
This 32 credit-hour certificate program is designed to give students advanced knowledge and skills in welding. The program of study will emphasize advanced welding theory, and practical application of the major forms of welding. Students will learn to interpret welding blueprints and develop the skills necessary to pass welder qualification tests. Students will meet AWS SENSE (School Excelling through National Skill Standards Education) training standards for certification as an AWS Level II Advanced Welder.
All WLD courses are offered in an 8-week scheduling format.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MFT 134 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 |
| MTH 100 | Applied Math for Technical Careers1 | 3 |
| WLD 110 | Welding I | 3 |
| WLD 210 | Welding II | 3 |
| WLD 211 | Welding III | 4 |
| WLD 212 | Welding IV | 4 |
| WLD 225 | Advanced Blueprint Reading | 2 |
| WLD 249 | Applied Welding Theory | 3 |
| WLD 253 | Welding Power Sources | 3 |
| WLD 260 | Arc Welder Qualification | 4 |
| WLD 261 | Mig Welder Qualification | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
MTH 100 or higher.
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For more information about Welding Technology, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.