This program provides an introduction to basic welding practices and skills including metal layout and cutting, SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW welding processes. Industrial safety and other skills such as blueprint reading are covered. This certificate is directly applicable to a more advanced welding certificate and a welding associate's degree.
Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
Fundamentals, principles, and practices involved in producing and reading industrial blueprints. Covers basic through advanced blueprint reading and basic drafting procedures. Advanced work is adjusted to special interest groups.