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Advanced Welding

Evening Program Career Studies Certificate

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Advanced Welding - Evening Career Studies Certificate

This program is the second part of the Technical Studies in the Welding AAS degree. Welding CSC (Level 1) is a prerequisite. This program is a continuation of educational training introduced in Welding CSC (Level 1), focusing on Shielded Metal Arc, Gas Metal Arc, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Students will also receive training in Oxyfuel and Plasma Arc Cutting. Coursework for this program is offered during the evening, so you can continue your employment.

Program Length 1/2 year (2 semesters) Career Opportunities Advanced trained manual or semiautomatic welders are in high demand.

Is this pathway for you? Yes, If you are looking for a challenging and hands on career, welding is right for you.

G3 Eligible This program is G3 eligible. G3 Scholarships cover tuition and fees for Virginia residents of modest income who are pursuing high demand careers.

Tuition & Fees At only $167.40 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K

to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.

Eddie Fultz has a Certificate as well as an Associate’s Degree in Welding from Mountain Empire Community College. With decades of industry experience, he provides a comprehensive educational experience for students interested in this high demand field.

Eddie Fultz

Program Coordinator Small Business Incubator (SBI) efultz@vhcc.edu | 276-492-2065

YOUR PROGRAM PATHWAY | 2 Semesters First Semester (Spring) HLT 106

First Aid and Safety

2

SAF 130

Industrial Safety - OSHA 10

1

WEL 124

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW II)

3

WEL 136

Welding III (Inert Gas)

2

TOTAL CREDITS

8

Second Semester (Summer) WEL 130

Inert Gas Welding

4

WEL 117

Oxyfuel Welding and Cutting

4

TOTAL CREDITS

8

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