Welding Technology
Certificate
The program prepares students with entry-level job skills in all phases of the welding industry and provides upgrading for those out in the field that need to acquire additional skills. Emphasis is placed on welding procedures used in the construction industry. Preparation for state certification is covered through the American Welders Society (AWS).
Completion of this certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Vocational/Technical Studies.
Institutional Proficiency Requirements
In addition to the courses listed below for this program of study, students must also complete institutional proficiency of ENG098.
Program Requirements (25 hours)
| VOC109 | Fundamentals of Vocational Education | 4 credits |
| VOC117 | Blueprint Reading and Construction Math | 4 credits |
| WLDG105 | Introduction to Welding | 3 credits |
| WLDG118 | Welding Level I | 3 credits |
| WLDG119 | Welding Level I Application | 4 credits |
| WLDG211 | Welding Level II | 3 credits |
| WLDG230 | Welding Level III | 4 credits |
Approved Electives (6 hours)
| BT112 | Building Construction I | 3 credits |
| BT113 | Building Construction Application I | 4 credits |
| CRT115 | Metal Working | 3 credits |
| WLDG125 | Machine Operation in Metal Working | 3 credits |
| WLDG133 | Pipe and Plate Code Testing | 4 credits |
| WLDG140 | Advanced Layout and Fabrication | 3 credits |
| WLDG148 | Ornamental Art Welding | 3 credits |
Program Director: Jessica McGee
Phone: (505)454-2522Email: jmcgee@luna.edu
Program Advisor: Donnie Adkins
Phone: (505)454-2590Email: dadkins@luna.edu@luna.edu
Student Success Center Personnel
Director: Renee Maestas
Phone: (505)454-5355Email: rmaestas@luna.edu
Advisor: Janice Medrano
Phone: (505)454-2546Email: jmedrano@luna.edu