Certificate & Degree Programs 2020-2021
(SMAW) Plate and Pipe.
Program Notes:
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Program Prerequisites: None
WELDING: PIPE AND PLATE
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN WELDING: PIPE AND PLATE
(828 CLOCK HOURS; CODE 1770–DAY/1775–NIGHT)
Division: Trades & Technology - Welding
Program Manager: R. Mark Woehl
The Certificate of Competency (CCT) for Welding: Pipe and Plate introduces various disciplines such as gas tungsten
arc welding (GTAW) processes and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Learn foundational skills and knowledge in
the basics of plate and pipe welding in accordance with welding codes including: American Welding Society D1.1,
American Petroleum Institute-1104 Code and/or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler Pressure Vessel
Code.
Program Notes:
Standards aligned to Industry credentials through The National Center for Construction Education and Research
(NCCER) as well as weld qualifications to AWS D1.1 standard, ASME IX standard and/or API 1104 standard.
Program Prerequisites: None
WELDING: SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW)
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY IN WELDING: SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (SMAW)
(630 CLOCK HOURS; CODE 1124–DAY/1125–NIGHT)
Division: Trades & Technology - Welding
Program Manager: R. Mark Woehl
The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Welding: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Plate prepares students to
complete industry certification on carbon steel. An AAS in Welding as well as certificates in the following areas of
specialization are also available: Welding: Gas Metal / Flux Cored Arc Welding (GMAW)/(FCAW), Welding: Gas
Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Ferrous, Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Non-Ferrous, and Welding:
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Pipe.
Program Notes:
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Program Prerequisites: None
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