Program Overview

Program Overview

The Welding Technology certificate program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology is designed to equip students with the necessary welding skills for various industries, including construction, manufacturing, and maintenance. The program focuses on teaching students the latest welding processes and techniques, enabling them to read blueprints and fabricate products of different shapes and sizes.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of the Welding Technology certificate program, graduates will be prepared for entry-level positions as welder apprentices, welders, welder fabricators, and welding fitters. They will also demonstrate essential skills in communication, critical thinking, cultural humility, information literacy, and teamwork. Additionally, graduates will meet the general education distribution area outcomes in Quantitative Reasoning, Social Science, and Written Communication.

Program Requirements

The Welding Technology certificate program requires a total of 72 credits. The program is structured into four quarters, with the following required course sequence:

• Quarter One
  • WELD 118 Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Cutting Lecture (3 credits)
  • WELD 119 Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Cutting Lab (10 credits)
  • MATH 105 Applied Math (5 credits)
• Quarter Two
  • WELD 128 Wire Feed Welding Lecture (3 credits)
  • WELD 129 Wire Feed Welding Lab (10 credits)
  • SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)
• Quarter Three
  • WELD 138 Gas Tungsten Arc and Oxy-Fuel Welding Lecture (3 credits)
  • WELD 139 Gas Tungsten Arc and Oxy-Fuel Welding Lab (10 credits)
  • ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
• Quarter Four
  • WELD 248 Layout and Fabrication Lecture (3 credits)
  • WELD 249 Layout & Fabrication Lab (10 credits)
  • CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication (5 credits)

General Education Requirements

The program includes the following general education requirements:

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
• MATH 105 Applied Math (5 credits)
• SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology (5 credits)
• CMST& 210 Interpersonal Communication (5 credits)

Diversity and Social Justice Requirement

Within the degree requirements, students must complete a 3-5 credit course that meets the college's Diversity and Social Justice (DSJ) requirement. These courses are designed to meet other general education or technical requirements simultaneously.

Total Program Credits

The total program credits required for the Welding Technology certificate is 72 credits. It is the student's responsibility to consult the Class Schedule and work out an individual schedule with an advisor, as the college does not offer every course each quarter. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length.