College Catalog Programs of Study 2014-2015
WELDING
Basic Techniques
Career Studies Certificate
Offered through MA
Purpose: This curriculum is designed for individuals wishing to obtain fundamental skills for immediate entry-level positions in the welding trade as welding apprentices or welding laboratory assistants. Its structure allows students to pursue these courses on a part-time basis. All courses will apply to the welding certificate program.
| One Year |
Credits |
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| 1st Semester | ||||||
| 1ENG/CST | Elective | 3 | ||||
| WEL | 120 | Introduction to Welding | 2 | |||
| WEL | 121 | Arc Welding | 2 | |||
| Total | 7 | |||||
| 2nd Semester | ||||||
| WEL | 122 | Welding II (Electric Arc) | 3 | |||
| WEL | 150 | Welding Drawing and Interpretation | 2 | |||
| Total | 5 | |||||
| 3rd Semester | ||||||
| WEL | 160 | Semi Automatic Welding Processes | 3 | |||
| WEL | 130 | Inert Gas Welding | 3 | |||
| Total | 6 | |||||
| Total credits for the Welding- Basic Techniques Career Studies Certificate=18 | ||||||
All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (SDV) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NOVA.
1 May be met by ENG 111 or other ENG courses approved by a student’s advisor, or by CST 100, 110, 115, 126, 227, or 229.