The Certificate in Welding program is an exploration of basic welding methods. The welding program provides instruction and practice in safety processes, the fitting and metalworking processes, blueprint reading, and fabrication skills necessary for entry level positions in a variety of welding settings, including repair shops, construction, facility maintenance, and manufacturing. In addition to attendance in all courses, students will be required to complete out-of-class assignments. These assignments include but are not limited to reading, exercises and problem solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations. A student can anticipate out-of-class activities that equal about two (2) hours for every one (1) hour of lecture. Upon successful completion of the program (see Graduation Requirements section of the catalog), students could seek or obtain entry-level employment in a welding related field.