Welding Technology: Entry Level Option, CERT

First Semester

• WLDG 1204 - Fundamentals of Oxy-Fuel Welding and Cutting Semester Credit Hours: 2 (#)
• WLDG 1313 - Introduction to Blueprint Reading for Welders Semester Credit Hours: 3 (#)
• WLDG 1428 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Semester Credit Hours: 4 (#)

Second Semester

• WLDG 2443 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Semester Credit Hours: 4 (+)
• WLDG 1317 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication Semester Credit Hours: 3 (+)
• WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Semester Credit Hours: 4 (+)

Summer I

• WLDG 1312 - Introduction to Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) Semester Credit Hours: 3 (^)

Total Semester Hours: 23

NOTE: Department-specific courses must be taken in sequence and may have a prerequisite course. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the department chair. Some courses are only offered during Fall semester or Spring semester but not both. Please plan accordingly.

# Indicates course only taught in the fall semester

+ Indicates course only taught in the spring semester

^ Indicates course only taught in the summer semester

NOTE: Applicants must meet the admission requirements for TJC and take the Bennett Mechanical Comprehension Test. Bennett test scores will not be used to exclude a student from enrollment in the program.

All new students are required to attend welding orientation.

All required WLDG courses must be completed with a “C” or better.