Welding
Certificate (C)
Purpose
The certificate in welding prepares students for work as an apprentice welder.
Admission Requirements and Special Conditions
This program has a limited enrollment. Students must provide their own personal protection safety equipment. A high school diploma (or equivalent) and satisfactory scores on college placement tests (or equivalent) in English and mathematics are required. If students have deficiencies in English and/or mathematics, JTCC offers developmental courses to prepare students for the curriculum.
Program Curriculum
| 1st Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
|---|---|---|
| DRF 160 Machine Blueprint Reading | 3 | |
| MTH 103 Applied Technical Mathematics I | 3 | |
| SDV 100 College Success Skills | 1 | |
| WEL 117 Oxyfuel Welding and Cutting | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 11 | |
| 2nd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| MAC 131 Machine Lab I | 2 | MAC 171 |
| WEL 123 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic) | 4 | |
| WEL 160 Gas Metal Arc Welding | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
| 3rd Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| ENG 115 Technical Writing | 3 | ENG 111 |
| WEL 130 Inert Gas Welding | 4 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 10 | |
| 4th Semester | Credits | Standard Course Options |
| WEL 124 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Advanced) | 4 | |
| WEL 126 Pipe Welding I | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 8 | |
| Total Credits For Program | 39 |
Notes and Additional Curriculum Options
- The social science elective requirement can be satisfied by courses with the following prefixes: ECO, HIS, PLS, PSY and SOC.
- Part-time students should consult their faculty advisors regarding appropriate course sequences.
For additional information on this program, please contact the Division of Engineering, Business and Public Services: 804-706-5121 (Chester) or 804-594-1480 (Midlothian).
2012-2013 Catalog
