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Welding Technology - CERT B

This program prepares students to become metal welders and fabricators. Students apply principles of math, metallurgy and electricity to manufacturing processes.

Careers

Most welders work in manufacturing industries that produce transportation equipment, industrial machinery and equipment, and fabricated metal products. Welders are also employed in the construction of buildings and bridges, and to join pipes in pipelines, power plants and refineries.

Program Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate the safe, effective and efficient set up of welding and cutting process to meet industry standards.
  2. Demonstrate work ethics including collaboration and communication skills.
  3. Produce and evaluate quality welds/cuts to meet or exceed industry standards.
  4. Read and accurately interpret blueprints/welding symbols.
  5. Demonstrate the accurate application of layout tools, mathematics, and measuring devices to complete assignments.
  6. Choose and apply appropriate manufacturing processes in the completion of projects.
  7. Relate theory-based welding principles to industry-based welding.

Accreditation

Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Contact Details

Agriculture, Business, Computers and Technology
welding@hutchcc.edu
620-728-8104
1-888-GO-HUTCH ext. 8104

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