What will I learn in this program?
Career Technical Education programs allow students to develop skills in career technical areas leading to employment or improved employment opportunities. CTE programs such as welding incorporate a variety of skills such as brazing, soldering, electrical trouble shooting and fabrication just to name a few.
You will learn the science and art of joining and severing metals. The instruction will center on “traditional” welding processes of different metals and materials.
Typical Classes:
Techniques in Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting
In this lecture/laboratory course, you will develop and acquire the necessary skills needed to for oxyacetylene welding, brazing, soldering, surfacing, and cutting.
Welding Design, Layout, and Fabrication
This class will teach you various aspects of product design, component layout, structural shapes and weldments, technical drawings, procurement, and problem solving in welding fabrication.
Time to completion, taking classes full-time:
Taking classes full-time, you can complete this 33-credit certificate in two semesters.
Career Options:
You can experience a rewarding career in metal fabrication, maintenance, education, supervision, sales and service, as well as many other opportunities associated with welding technology.
Department/Contact Information:
For more information about this certificate or its requirements, please call the Career and Technical Education Division at (928) 344-7567.
Revised 10/05/2009
