Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Synopsys- Fundamentals of Structural Welding Certificate
Program Location: Signal Peak Campus
Course Objective:
Description: The Fundamentals of Structural Welding Certificate prepares students for employment as an entry level welder and welder helper. Topics include such welding skills as Flux Cored Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, industrial safety, thermal cutting processes, interpretation of structural drawings, and introduction to fabrication. A typical graduate seeks employment in mining, steel fabrication, steel erection, and manufacturing industries. After completion of this certificate, students may continue on to an Advanced Structural Welding and Fabrication Certificate, or an AAS in Structural Welding Technology.
Competencies to be achieved:
* Incorporate skills into projects related to applied science, basic computers, applied mathematics and measurements, reading for information, business writing, listening and following directions, locating and using information, and public speaking and presenting skills. (Synthesis Level)
* Demonstrate proficiency using the most common welding and cutting processes. (Application Level)
* Demonstrate the safe use and storage of welding equipment and tools. (Application Level)
* Perform competencies in safety and health, drawing and symbols, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Thermal Cutting, Oxygen Fuel Cutting (OFC), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC), and Inspection. (Synthesis Level)
* Create completed projects by demonstrating proficient techniques in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Thermal Cutting, Oxygen Fuel Cutting (OFC), Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Carbon Arc Cutting (CAC), and Inspection. (Synthesis Level)
* Demonstrate, evaluate, and explain weld imperfections and their causes. Explain the importance of quality workmanship and how imperfections or incorrect welding techniques may impact society. Demonstrate consistent, high-quality workmanship to ensure public safety and to protect the environment. (Evaluation Level)
* A focus on the understanding and interpretation of structural fabrication, steel erection, and structural contract drawings. (Comprehension Level)
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition (In-State) 16 x $75 = $1,200
Tuition (Out of State) 16 x $150 = $2,400
Additional fees:
Welding fee $20.00 per credit for welding courses.
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
* CAC Structural Welding NCCER 1st Edition ISBN-13: 9780137113637
* Mathematics for the Trades ISBN-13: 8220117020650
(Different professors require different books. Prices may vary.)
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
* Binder/folder, pocket sized notebook, wider-ruled spiral notebook
* Pencil, pen, black sharpie, and hi-lighter
* Gauntlet type all leather welding gloves
* Leather work boots (Steel toes preferred)
* Fire resistant welding jacket
* Auto-darkening welding shield
* Clear safety glasses (No shaded or dark safety glasses)
* Required Welding lab tools - Various.
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Veronica Duran
Email: veronica.duran@centralaz.edu
Phone number: 520-494-5111
Direct Website link to the program:
https://centralaz.edu/resources/AOI/FundamentalsStructural%20WeldingCertmap2024-2025.pdf
Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: No background check requirements for department. Students must adhere to the school’s requirements, i.e. drug free. Typically, individuals must pass drug tests to work in industry for safety reasons.
Other requirements needed: None
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://centralaz.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/refunds/
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes.
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Welding courses meet standards established by the American Welding Society (AWS), http://www.aws.org/ , and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), http://nccer.org/ .
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Courses completed may apply towards the Welding Technology A.A.S. degree.
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes. HLC accredited courses are recognized by other educational institutions.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website: HLC of NCA. https://hlcommission.org/ . American Welding Society (AWS), http://www.aws.org/ , and the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), http://nccer.org/ .
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA. Not tracked at this time.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
16
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Signal Peak Campus
Local WIB
2003 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal
Type of Attainment:
Certificate
Name of Credential
Fundamentals of Structural Welding Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant; Scholarship
Refund Policy
See synopsis.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of NCA; AWS; NCCER
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$300.00 See Synopsis.
In-State Tuition
$1,200.00
Other Fees
$240.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,400.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,740.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,940.00
