Welding and Robotic Technology Certificate in Applied Science
Program Description
This program prepares welding graduates for testing and certification for local metal fabrication shops, maintenance welding and construction pipe welding.
Embedded Certificate
This program contains one or more embedded certificates which will automatically be awarded if the certificate requirements are met unless the student completes and submits the Program of Study Change Form requesting to opt out of the embedded certificate.
Mission Statement
The Welding Technology program will equip graduates with knowledge and training to provide skilled support in specialized and robotic welding for the manufacturing and construction industries. Students are encouraged to stay well informed of changing technologies through continued lifelong learning.
Entrance Requirements
High school diploma or GED not required.
Type of Program
Day, evening or weekend
Requirements for Completion
A grade of “C” or higher in all courses is required.
Location
With the exception of WLD 103 Print Reading I, WLD 110 Welding Safety and Health and WLD 141 Weld Quality, which are only offered online, classes in this program are located at Greenville Tech’s Barton and Brashier campuses.
Professional Credentials
Certified Welder (subject to passing exam)
Employment Opportunities
Self-employed, sheet metal fabrication, construction, plant maintenance, auto body welding and all other types of welding industry
Visit our web page at https://www.gvltec.edu/welding/.
Listed below is the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Note: Please contact your advisor for recommended evening schedules.
| Preferred Sequence | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| WLD 111 | Arc Welding I | 4 |
| WLD 132 | Inert Gas Welding Ferrous | 4 |
| WLD 102 | Introduction to Welding | 2 |
| WLD 103 | Print Reading I 1 | 1 |
| WLD 110 | Welding Safety and Health 1 | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| WLD 113 | Arc Welding II | 4 |
| WLD 135 | Inert Gas Welding of Aluminum | 4 |
| WLD 171 | Print Read & Sketch for Struct Welding | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| WLD 235 | Robotic Welding I | 2 |
| WLD 240 | Robotic Welding and Manufacturing | 4 |
| WLD 160 | Fabrication Welding | 3 |
| WLD 107 | Welding Codes and Procedures | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 36 | |
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