NRCC Welding Certificate Programs
Occupational Objectives
- Combination Welder
- Fitter-Welder
- "TIG" Welder
- "MIG" Welder
- Visual Inspector
Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess a high school diploma or equivalent or be 18 years of age and able to benefit from instruction.
Certificate Programs
The NRCC Welding ProgramNew River Community College’s Welding Program offers three levels of completion based on the American Welding Society’s - SENSE program and time available to students. Completed certificate courses can transfer to other welding certificates. All three certificates are designed for completion in two semesters minimum. Welder qualifications are offered.
The completion certificates are:
- Entry Level Welder for 16 Credits.
- Advanced Entry Level Welder for 26 Credits.
- Certificate in Welding for 35 Credits.
The Entry Level Welder Certificate is designed for students who work during the day. Academic courses are not required. Required courses are:
| First Semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| WEL 123 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Basic | WEL 124 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Advanced |
| WEL 160 – Gas Metal Arc Welding | WEL 130 – Inert Gas Welding |
The Advanced Entry Level Welder Certificate offers all the courses of the Entry Level Welder plus the day time courses: WEL-100 Fundamentals of Welding; WEL-141 Welder Qualifications 1; and SAF- 126 Principles of Industrial Safety. Academic courses are not required. Required courses are:
| First Semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| WEL 100 - Fundamentals of Welding | WEL 124 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Advanced |
| WEL 123 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Basic | WEL 130 - Inert Gas Welding |
| WEL 160 - Gas Metal Arc Welding | WEL 141 – Welder Qualification Tests 1 |
| SAF 126 - Principles of Industrial Safety |
The Welding Certificate is designed for full time day students. A combination of day and evening classes may be utilized. Required courses are:
| First Semester | Second semester |
|---|---|
| WEL 100 - Fundamentals of Welding | WEL 130 - Inert Gas Welding |
| WEL 123 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Basic | WEL 141 – Welder Qualification Tests 1 |
| WEL 160 - Gas Metal Arc Welding | CAD 161 – Blueprint Reading 1 |
| WEL 145 – Welding Metallurgy | CAD 231 – Computer Aided Drafting |
| SDV 100 – College Success Skills | SAF 126 - Principles of Industrial Safety |
| MTH 103 – Applied Technical Mathematics 1 (fall semester) | ENG 108 – Critical Reading and Study Skills (spring semester) |
Gainful Employment Disclosure |
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| Certificate: Welding | ||
| Program Code: 995 | ||
| CIP Code: 48.0508 Welding | ||
| SOC Code(s): | ||
| 51-4121.00 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 51-4121.06 Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters 51-4121.07 Solderers and Brazers 51-4122.00 Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
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| Number of Students Completing Program1 | 6 | |
| In-State Total Tuition & Fees2 | $5,971.00 | |
| Out-of-State Total Tuition & Fees3 | $15,000.00 | |
| Books & Supplies2 | $600.00 | |
Additional Disclosure Information |
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1Number of students completing program between July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 2Total tuition and fees based on the 2012-13 academic year and are subject to change. 3Total books and supplies are based on the 2012-13 academic year and are subject to change. |
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