Welding Technology, CAS

Location(s): Greenbrier Valley Campus, Advanced Technology Center

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The Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) program in Welding Technology is a two-semester certificate program designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in basic shop and repair welding. Topics covered will include fabrication and basic construction using various welding techniques.

Required Courses

First Semester

ENGL 101 - Composition 3 Credit Hours
or
ENGL 107 - Introduction to Technical Writing and Communication 3 Credit Hours
WELD 120 - Blueprint Reading 3 Credit Hours
WELD 130 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Stick Welding (SMAW) 6 Credit Hours
WELD 131 - Oxyfuel/Plasma Cutting 3 Credit Hours

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester

WELD 104 - Introduction to Fabrication Procedures 3 Credit Hours
WELD 105L - Introduction to Fabrication Procedures Lab 1 Credit Hours
WELD 230 - Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding/Stick Welding (SMAW) 6 Credit Hours
or
MATT 101 - Machine Tool Technology I 3 Credit Hours
and
MATT 103 - Machine Tool Technology II 3 Credit Hours
WELD 136 - Introduction to Inert Gas Welding (GMAW/GTAW) 6 Credit Hours

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15-16

Total Program Credit Hours: 30-31

¹Students planning to also complete the A.A.S in Welding Technology should take ENGL 101 .

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Welding Technology, CAS

Location(s): Greenbrier Valley Campus, Advanced Technology Center

Required Courses

First Semester

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester

Total Semester Credit Hours: 15-16

Total Program Credit Hours: 30-31