GCC Catalog 2023-2024 - Flipbook - Page 54
Welding Certificate
CERTIFICATE
Overview
The Welding Certificate Program offers a new, regionally recognized state-of-the-art training facility that
includes advanced welding and fabrication systems in a safe and open learning environment. Students work in
hands-on classes to earn pipe and plate welding certifications, program and operate robotic welders as well as
other CNC equipment while earning college credits. Training is self-paced and includes support from dedicated
instructors with industry experience and AWS credentials.
First Semester Fall Courses
College and Career Success
Introduction to Welding & Industrial Safety
Welding Symbols and Blueprint Reading
Thermal Cutting and Welding Processes
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Metal Fabrication and Rigging
Second Semester Spring Courses
Mathematics for the Engineering Technologies
Gas Metal/Flux Cored Arc Welding
(GMAW)/(FCAW)
Metallurgy
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Weld Inspection and Testing
Pipe and Plate Qualification
COL 102
WLD 100
WLD 110
WLD 120
WLD 140
WLD 150
1
2
2
4
3
3
MTH 106
4
WLD 160
5
WLD 170
WLD 180
WLD 220
WLD 240
2
3
1
2
32
Total Credits
53
