Introductory Welding Pathway (WELCC)

Location(s): South Omaha Campus

Award: Career Certificate

Pathway to Associate Degree: Welding Technology (WEAAS)

Academic Focus Area: Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

This career certificate is for students wanting to learn general welding processes, procedures and techniques. Students learn the process, set-up, and weld using GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW.

Graduation Requirements

To earn this degree, a student must complete all required courses.

Total credit hours required to complete this Career Certificate: 33.0

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Major Requirements - 33.0 credits

WELD 1100 - Industrial Cutting Processes 3.0 Credits
WELD 1200 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) - Steel I 3.0 Credits
WELD 1300 - Oxy-Acetylene Welding 3.0 Credits
WELD 1400 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) - Steel I 3.0 Credits
WELD 1410 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) - Stainless I 3.0 Credits
WELD 1420 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) - Aluminum I 3.0 Credits
WELD 1500 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) - Flat 3.0 Credits
WELD 1510 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) - Vertical 3.0 Credits
WELD 2200 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) - Steel II 3.0 Credits
WELD 2500 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) - Horizontal 3.0 Credits
WELD 2510 - SMAW (Stick) - Overhead 3.0 Credits

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Introductory courses to be prepared for working in the welding industry.
A pathway goal of completion while still in high school.
Most common processes and welding positions for industry in our area.
Understanding and skill set in GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding processes.
Will be able to setup GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding equipment.
Will be able to make sound welds in all positions using GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW.