Program Description
NOTE: Pending ICCB approval of proposed changes, this program is no longer accepting new students
The Welding Certificate Program is designed to enable the graduate to succeed in employment as a welder in industry. The graduate will be proficient in oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, arc welding, MIG and TIG welding. Students receive various levels of welding proficiency after successfully completing tests which measure their welding skills. Technician level skills are developed in courses such as blueprint reading, and measurement.
At the Quad-Cities Campus, courses are taught at the United Township High School facilities.
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BHC also offers a short term non-credit certificates in MIG or Stick/TIG welding.
Suggested Courses
Course (Credit Hours):
First Semester
WLD 101 Intro to Arc Welding (.5)
WLD 102 Basic Arc Welding Flat Position (.5)
WLD 103 Arc Welding Flat & Horizontal Position (2)
WLD 105 Oxy-acetylene Welding & Cutting (2)
WLD 109 Blueprint Reading for Welders (1)
WLD 110 Weld Testing and Preparation (.5)
WLD 117 Arc Welding in Vertical Position (2)
WLD 118 Arc Welding in Overhead Position (1)
MT 114 Basic Precision Measurement (1)
TMAT 101 Technical Mathematics (1.5)
WLD 210 Professional Seminar (.5)
Second Semester
WLD 109 Blueprint Reading for Welders (1)
WLD 110 Weld Testing and Preparation (.5)
WLD 120 Introduction to GMAW (1)
WLD 121 GMAW with Spray Arc Process (3)
WLD 122 GMAW Short Circuit & Spray Arc (2)
WLD 125 GTAW (2)
MT 114 Basic Precision Measurement (1)
TMAT 101 Technical Mathematics (1.5)
WLD 210 Professional Seminar (.5)
Minimum total hours required for degree: 25