2022-2023 College Catalog

Industrial Welding Certificate (WLD) / 8219

Program Website: RockValleyCollege.edu/Welding

Program Overview

The Industrial Welder Certificate provides students with instruction in each of the most common processes used in the welding industry, including: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), and Oxyfuel welding and cutting, as well as instruction in welding safety. Students who complete this certificate will be prepared for an entry-level position in the welding industry.

Work and Employment

Upon completion, the certificate will provide a basic credential to students for employment in the manufacturing industry.

Requirements

Course Requirements

STU-103Workplace Ethics

1

WLD-100Introduction to Welding

3

WLD-150Blueprint Reading for Welders

3

WLD-153Arc Welding: Flat and Horizontal

3

WLD-157M.I.G. Welding

3

WLD-158T.I.G. Welding

3

Total Credit Hours: 16

A prerequisite or corequisite may be required for some courses.

Refer to the course descriptions section in this catalog for more information.