Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Certificate in Welding Technology

Certificate
Patrick & Henry Community College

This program is included in: Fast Forward

This program is designed to prepare persons for full-time employment in the welding industry. The increased need in both the state and local industries exceeds demand for people trained in the profession of welding.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Patrick & Henry Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses

Potential Certification: A student may elect to take an industry-specific certification exam. The examinations generally require a testing fee paid by the student. After completion of this program, a student will be academically prepared to take the following examination:

  • American Welding Society FCAW D1.1 Structural Welding Code;
  • American Welding Society SMAW D1.1 Structural Welding Code;
  • American Welding Society GMAW D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Related Programs & Certifications
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Certifications You Can Now Complete
American Welding Association
Certifications You Can Now Complete
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Certificate in Welding Technology
39
Certificate in Industrial Welding
39
Course AR Group 995 Plan
39
HLT 100 Requirement
2
HLT 100 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
MTH 111 Requirement
3
MTH 111 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
SDV 100 Requirement
1
SDV 100 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
ENG 115 Requirement
3
ENG 115 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
WEL 120 Requirement
3
WEL 120 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
WEL 123 Requirement
3
WEL 123 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 126 Requirement
3
WEL 126 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 145 Requirement
3
WEL 145 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 150 Requirement
3
WEL 150 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 160 Requirement
3
WEL 160 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
WEL 161 Requirement
3
WEL 161 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
WEL 164 Requirement
3
WEL 164 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
WEL 237 Requirement
3
WEL 237 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 141 Requirement
3
WEL 141 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Unused Courses RG 995 Plan
39
GPA Requirement 995 Plan
0
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Patrick & Henry Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions No special requirements; No application fee
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Technical Studies WeldingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
51-4121.00Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and BrazersUse hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.Production Occupations
51-4122.00Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSet up, operate, or tend welding, soldering, or brazing machines or robots that weld, braze, solder, or heat treat metal products, components, or assemblies. Includes workers who operate laser cutters or laser-beam machines.Production Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 39 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Certificate in Welding Technology at Patrick & Henry Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $163 Per Credit $6,357 $0 $6,357 *Tuition & fees are paid in the Business Office of West Hall (room 155).
Fees
Student Fee $3 Per Credit $117 0 $117
Capital Fee $26 Per Credit $1,014 0 $1,014
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.