Welding Technology and AWS-3F Certification Preparation, Certificate of Completion
Non-Pell Eligible (Students may not use Pell funding for this certificate. Grants may be available. See your advisor.)
Curriculum Code #C610
Effective May 2024
The welding technology and AWS-3F certification preparation certificate provides students with the skills necessary to pass one of the three categories the American Welding Society AWS-3F certifications, and the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in a variety of industries that utilize welding. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College's University Partnership.
| Semester I | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| WTEC 108 | OXY-FUEL WELDING AND CUTTING 1 | 2 |
| WTEC 111 | WELDING SPECIFICATIONS/PRINT READING | 2 |
| Select one of the following: 2 | 3 | |
| BASIC SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING 1 | ||
| WIRE FED PROCESSES | ||
| GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING | ||
| Hours | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
- 1
Indicates that this course has a prerequisite or may be taken concurrently.
- 2
Indicates that the student may select to enroll in WTEC 116 or WTEC 216 or WTEC 217 to pursue one of the following AWS-3F certifications respectively: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) or Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
Credit for Prior Learning (PLA) options may be available for your program. For more information, please visit our website: www.lorainccc.edu/PLA