Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in Semi-Automated Welding

Career Studies Certificate
Southwest Virginia Community College

This program is designed to meet the employment requirements of employers hiring welding to perform the Semi-Automated Welding (MIG) process. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to perform this process and to pass the welding test employers use for MIG welders.

Outcomes

• Produce quality Oxy-acetylene fillet and groove welds and brazes on carbon steel, and to be able to produce quality Oxy-acetylene cuts on carbon steels by hand or by machine. Learn details about various welding processes. • To be able to produce quality multi-pass fillet and square groove welds in all positions using E6010 and E7018 Electrodes. • Produce quality welds on carbon steel in all positions, with both Gas Metal Arc and Flux Cored Arc welding procedures. • Produce quality welds on carbon steel and aluminum, in all positions, with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding procedures. • Demonstrate knowledge of soft skills through proper actions including attendance, team work, positive attitude, suitable communication skills, keeping an organized and clean workspace, and showing pride in workmanship. • Practice the use of tape measures, fillet weld gauges, weld reinforcement gauges, undercut gauges, and any additional weld gauges.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Web Page
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Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree Online course options limited, mainly on-campus instruction. Mostly hand on instruction, can be labor intensive.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Course work should be completed in the order it appears in the catalog.

  • 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 Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses Learn the basics of the four most commonly used welding processes Learn to build resumes, applications, and prepare for job opportunities.
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights High program completion rate. Can be completed in one semester, or 16 weeks. Learn a skill in a globally high-demand trade.
Related Programs & Certifications
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On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Manufacturing Fabrication
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On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
Career Studies Certificate in Welding
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On Completion You Are Ready For
Credential
Diploma in Welding
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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
Career Studies Certificate in Semi-Automated Welding
12
Career Studies Certificate in Semi-Automated Welding
12
Plan GPA 221-995-50
12
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 221-995-50
3
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 9 credits may be applied to this program.
WEL 120
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 123 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 160 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 164 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
WEL 161 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
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 No
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: Southwest Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Number of Transfer Students
747
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.07
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
First Year Student Catalog Year Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions
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 12 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 Career Studies Certificate in Semi-Automated Welding at Southwest Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 1 semesters or 0.5 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 $169 Per Credit $2,028 $0 $2,028 163.40 tuition per credit and 5.75 comprehensive fee per credit
*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.