Welding (CSC)

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

CIP 48.0508
Degree: Career Studies Certificate
Program Code: 221-995-01
Program Length: 1 Year - 2 Semesters
Minimum Credits: 29

SWCC is an ATF Accredited Test Facility. We offer low cost testing for a range of processes and student discounted rates. A free skills evaluation is available.

Program Advisor
276.964.7253
Davis Hall Room 133

The career studies certificate in welding includes courses in

oxyfuel welding and cutting
inert gas welding
industrial safety
pipe welding

Completion of the welding certificate will prepare you for work as a welder in a range of industry.

First Semester

WEL 120: Introduction to Welding 3 credit
WEL 123: Shielding Metal Arc Welding: Basic 3 credit
WEL 160: Gas Metal Arc Welding 3 credit
WEL 161: Flux Cored Arc Welding 3 credit
SAF 127: Industrial Safety 2 credit

Semester Total

Lecture Hours: 10
Lab Hours: 12
Course Credits: 14

Second Semester

WEL 126: Pipe Welding I 3 credit
WEL 141: Welder Qualification Tests I 3 credit
WEL 142: Welder Qualification Tests II 3 credit
WEL 150: Welding Drawing and Interpretation 3 credit
WEL 164: Gas Tungsten ARC Welding (GTAW), Tungsten Inert Gas(TIG) 3 credit

Semester Total

Lecture Hours: 12
Lab Hours: 9
Course Credits: 15

top

Navigation

Southwest Virginia Community College

Inspire Transform Strengthen

Chat Window

CONTACT AN ENROLLMENT NAVIGATOR

CAMPUS ASSISTANCE

CONNECT

REPORT AN INCIDENT

CONSUMER INFORMATION

Welding (CSC)

First Semester

Semester Total

Second Semester

Semester Total

Total Minimum Credits: 29