Engineering Technology/Welding Certificate

Pathway:

Welding

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

ENT.WEL.CERT (C448Y)

Total Program Credits: 16

The Engineering Technology/Welding Certificate program provides students with welding skills in a shop setting. Students are taught welding processes, such as ARC (Stick), Metal Inert Gas (MIG) and Tungsten Gas (TIG) welding, in various welding positions. In addition, students learn blueprints, other fabrication processes needed for employability and sheet metal layout/fabrication. Graduates find entry-level employment as entry level welders, solderers, and braziers, as well apprentice level industrial maintenance mechanics.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Engineering Technology/Welding Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

1. Demonstrate safety practices with welding tools and equipment.
2. Measure in inches and metric.
3. Identify elements of a blueprint.
4. Produce arc welds in the flat and horizontal positions using Oxyacetylene (MIG) and Tungsten Arc (TIG) welding processes.
5. Be able to use an Oxyacetylene torch.
6. Demonstrate use of basic math skills to facilitate technical competencies.  

(Reviewed Spring 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
ENT 106 Welding With Metal Inert Gas	Core Course	4
ENT 107 Welding With Tungsten Inert Gas	Core Course	4
ENT 110 ◊ Engineering Design Graphics/CAD	Core Course	4
ENT 116 ◊ Fabrication Processes	Core Course	4
	Total Semester Credits:	16
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option). Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See ENT course descriptions.

Chairperson: Antigone Sharris, Ext. 3622; email: [e-mail]; Cell Phone: [phone]

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)