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.
Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.
| One Year | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 130 | Inert Gas Welding | 3 |
| WEL | 160 | SemiAutomatic Welding | 3 |
| Total | 6 | ||
| Total credits for the Career Studies Certificate = 18 | |||
| One Year | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
|
Elective
1ENG/CST
|
3 |
|
WEL
120
|
2 |
|
WEL
121
|
2 |
| Total | 7 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
WEL
122
|
3 |
|
WEL
150
|
2 |
| Total | 5 |
| 3rd Semester | |
|
WEL
130
|
3 |
|
SemiAutomatic Welding
WEL
160
|
3 |
| Total | 6 |
| Total credits for the 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, CST 110, CST 126, or CST 229.
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