CAREER STUDIES CERTIFICATE (C.S.C.)
This program is designed to meet the employment requirements of employers hiring welding to perform the Semi-Automated Welding (MIG) process.
This program is designed to be completed in one semester. Classes are offered at various times, including evenings. Contact us for details and for more information.
A QUALITY EDUCATION
The Semi-Automated Welding curriculum is designed to prepare students to perform this process and to pass the welding test employers use as a part of their hiring process.
- Earn a Semi-Automated Welding Career Studies Certificate
- Opportunity to continue other Welding programs.
- Coursework includes: Oxyacetylene, GMAW, Flux Core, SMAW, and GTAW (Stick, MIG, and TIG)
- Southwest is an American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility
The Semi-Automated Welding program is designed to prepare students to be MIG welders and includes additional coverage of blueprint reading, practice to pass employer welding tests and soft skills.
Semi-Automated Welding (CSC)
CIP 48.0508
Degree: Career Studies Certificate
Program Code: 221-995-50
Program Length: 1 Semester
Minimum Credits: 12
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
Allen Martin
276.964.7253
Davis Hall Room 133
Purpose: This program is designed to meet the employment requirements of employers hiring welding to perform the Semi-Automated Welding (MIG) process. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to perform this process and to pass the welding test employers use as a part of their hiring process.
Occupational Objective: MIG welders
Admission Requirements: Students must meet the general admission requirements established by the College.
Program Requirements: The Semi-Automated Welding program is designed to prepare students to be MIG welders and includes additional coverage of blueprint reading, practice to pass employer welding tests, and soft skills.
First Semester
- WEL 120: Introduction to Welding
- WEL 160: Gas Metal Arc Welding
- WEL 123: Shielding Metal Arc Welding: Basic
- WEL 161: Flux Cored Arc Welding
Semester Total
- Lecture Hours: 8
- Lab Hours: 12
- Course Credits: 12