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Program Facts 
Learn basic pipe welding skills with this certificate program. The program focuses on extensive practice in the major arc welding process, along with out-of-position and multi-pass arc welding such as GMAW, SMAW and GTAW.
You’ll get experience working directly from blueprints and develop the welding skills necessary to perform SMAW pipe welding with E6010 and E7018 electrodes in all positions.
Take a variety of classes in prints and schematics, welding, pre-pipe welding and basic pipe welding. All classes are taught by knowledgeable instructors who are highly skilled in the pipe welding field.
This 17 credit-hour certificate program is designed to give students entry-level skills in basic pipe welding. The program of study will emphasize extensive practice in the major arc welding process, and out-of-position and multi-pass arc welding including GMAW, SMAW and GTAW. Students will work from blueprints and develop the welding skills necessary to perform SMAW pipe welding with E6010 and E7018 electrodes in all positions.
All WLD courses are offered in an 8-week scheduling format.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| MFT 134 | Print Reading for Industry | 3 |
| WLD 110 | Welding I | 3 |
| WLD 210 | Welding II | 3 |
| WLD 246 | Pre-Pipe Welding | 4 |
| WLD 248 | Basic Pipe Welding | 4 |
| Total Hours | 17 | |
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For more information about welding courses at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.