Total certificate hours: 16
Careers: Entry Level Grinder, Fitter, Welder’s Helper
This Certificate provides entry-level skills courses in welding technology. Students who complete the basic welding certificate will be qualified for entry level positions in welding shops. These would be at the lowest rate of pay and would require additional training to be provided by the employer. This certificate is essentially designed to provide the foundation for the intermediate and advanced welding certificates.
As a result of completing the Welding Basic Program at Lamar Community College, students will be able to:
1. Define and adhere to proper safety procedures in welding environments.
2. Illustrate knowledge of the proper use and applications of welding equipment according to industry standards.
3. Perform basic Gas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Core Arc Welding (GMAW/FCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) welding procedures from flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions according to industry standards.
4. Illustrate and apply professional employability skills desired by potential employers in the welding field, such as the importance of being timely, quality weld production and effective communication techniques.
