Program Pathway | INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Welding
Evening Program Career Studies Certificate
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Welding - Evening
Career Studies Certificate Interested in becoming a welder? This is the first part of the Technical Studies in Welding AAS degree. This program introduces students to blueprint/symbols reading, Shielded Metal Arc, Fluxed Cored Arc, Gas Metal Arc, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. The coursework in this program is offered during the evening, so you can continue your employment.
Program Length 1 year (2 semesters) Career Opportunities Entry level manual or semiautomatic welding positions 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 $162.11 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 (Fall) WEL 120
Introduction to Welding
2
WEL 123
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
3
SAF 130
Industrial Safety-OSHA 10
1
WEL 150
Welding Drawing & Interpretation
3
WEL 160
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
3
TOTAL CREDITS
12
Second Semester (Spring) WEL 161
Fluxed Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
3
WEL 164
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
3
TOTAL CREDITS
6
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