Welding Technology Certificate

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(Code 1334)

This certificate program stresses the development of techniques and understanding of quality weldments. Effects of heat and stress on welded materials are studied and practiced in the laboratory. Students may develop sufficient skill for American Welding Society Certification*. Students interested in receiving an associate degree should see a counselor/advisor.

Upon completion of this program [CIP: 48.0508], students should be able to:

demonstrate use of computer systems used in industry.
demonstrate use of industrial machines (lathes, mills, CNC, and Welding power sources).
create a product using SMAW.
create a product using GTAW.
create a product using MIG.
create a product using Flux Core.

Please Note:

Prerequisite courses may apply to this program. A minimum of 30 unduplicated credits (100 level or higher) are required for all certificate programs.

Program Requirements

GNST 100 offers skills needed to succeed in work-life. It is a required course and must be taken during the first semester at MCC.

ATMN 110 - Electrical Circuit Analysis 3 Credit:
GNST 100 - Success Skills for the 21st Century 3 Credit:
INDS 122 - Industrial Applied Algebra 2 Credit: —Competency Testing is Available
INDS 129 - Basic Machine Operations 4 Credit:
INDS 130 - Metallurgy & Heat Treatment 2 Credit:
TDSN 107 - Industrial Documentation and Measurement 4 Credit:
WELD 101 - Fundamentals of Welding 3 Credit:
WELD 105 - MIG Welding 3 Credit:
WELD 106 - TIG Welding 3 Credit:
WELD 255 - Test Plate Welding 3 Credit:
WELD 265 - Welding Fabrication and Design 3 Credit:
WELD 275 - Welding Automation 3 Credit:
OR
WELD 285 - Pipe Welding 3 Credit:

Other programs:

MCC also offers Welding, A.A.S. , and a Welding Job Training Program .