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Program facts 
Gain entry-level skills in welding fabrication with this certificate program. This program focuses on advanced welding theory, extensive practice in the major arc welding process and out-of- position and multi-pass arc welding including GMAW, SMAW and GTAW. You’ll work directly from blueprints and develop the welding skills necessary to construct quality fabricated metal weldments.
Take classes in prints and schematics, basic technical mathematics, welding, advanced blueprint reading, cutting processes and welding fabrication. All classes are taught by knowledgeable instructors who are highly skilled in the welding fabrication field.
Credit earned for this program can be applied to the Welding Technology AAS Degree.
This 33 credit-hour certificate program is designed to give students entry-level skills in welding fabrication. The program of study will emphasize advanced welding theory, 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 construct quality fabricated metal weldments.
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 240 | Cutting Processes | 3 |
| WLD 245 | Welding Fabrication I | 4 |
| WLD 250 | Welding Fabrication II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Students may take MTH 100 or higher.
Students interested in welding technology may also be interested in:
For more information about welding training at Harper College, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.