The purpose of this program is to prepare graduates for employment for entry-level and higher positions in metal fabrication industries. The graduate begins work in light or heavy metal fabrication as welders. Training and experience can lead to careers in technical sales, supervision, estimating, quality control, inspection, specialty welding, and teaching. The welding processes certificate program prepares graduates for employment as welder-trainees or welders.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 10,608
- Resident Tuition: $ 6,539*
- Technology Fees: $ 611
- General Student Fees: $ 542**
- Online Course Fee: (If applicable)
- Books / Course Materials: $ 418 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Program Specific Fees: $ 2,198 (Course fees)
- Other Cost / Expenses: $ 300.00*** (Tools)
Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition
*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).
**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.
***Any special info about program costs or expenses.
****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Read simple blueprints, interpret and apply industrial welding symbols
PLO 2 - Demonstrate proficiency at an industry entry-level with Shielded Metal Arc Welding, various wire drive processes and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
PLO 3 - Weld and cut metal as is typical of circumstances found in industrial environments
PLO 4 - Demonstrate and use industry safety standards
Program Requirements
General Education
| WR 115 | Introduction to College Composition | 4 |
| MTH 085 | Applied Geometry for Technicians | 4 |
| | Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted.
| WLD 111 | Blueprint Reading for Welders | 3 |
| WLD 121 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 (stick welding) | 4 |
| WLD 122 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 (stick welding) | 4 |
| WLD 143 | Wire Drive Welding 1 | 4 |
| WLD 154 | Wire Drive Welding 2 | 4 |
| WLD 159 | Wire Drive Welding 3 | 4 |
| WLD 160 | Wire Drive Welding 4 | 4 |
| WLD 242 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1 | 3 |
| WLD 256 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 2 | 3 |
| WLD 257 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3 | 3 |
Electives
Complete 1-4 credits from the Advanced Technology Directed Elective List.
Note: WLD courses from the list must be completed with a letter grade of C- or better. P/NP is not accepted. WLD 139 is only offered P/NP. All other Electives may be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.
Footnotes
1 – WR 115W or higher writing is also accepted
2 – MTH 097 or MTH 112Z are also accepted
Notes