Industrial Welding Certificate

Program Description

Code 155 - 25 Credits

Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts. Through welding, heat is applied to metal pieces, melting and fusing them to form a permanent bond. There are a variety of welding processes including stick, MIG and TIG. The Industrial Welding core curriculum at Kellogg Community College prepares students to weld a variety of metals in various positions using each of these processes. Students may pursue either a Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Welding.

Modules within the curriculum cover:

• Advanced Arc Welding
• Brazing and Soldering
• Cutting Processes
• Gas Metal Arc Welding
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
• Oxyacetylene Welding
• Pipe Welding
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• Special Applications/Fabrication
• Welding Metallurgy

Modular Format

Industrial Trades curricula are offered in a non-traditional, modular format. Module descriptions are not listed in the catalog. For more information about Industrial Trades modules go to the Industrial Trades page at http://www.kellogg.edu/academics/departments/industrial-trades/industrial-welding/.

Industrial Trades Orientation

All students interested in taking Industrial Trades modules must complete one or more core curriculum orientation. The orientation is a core curriculum prerequisite. Students will not be able to register for modules until the orientation is completed.

Information:

All first-time KCC students must complete the FYS 101 - First Year Seminar  course with a grade of C or higher. See an Academic Advisor for course completion and/or any questions pertaining to the FYS course.

To earn the certificate, students must complete twenty-five (25) credits in Welding core curriculum. For more information about Industrial Welding modules go to the Industrial Trades page at http://www.kellogg.edu/academics/departments/industrial-trades/industrial-welding/.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the Industrial Welding Certificate program, and other important information, please go to www.kellogg.edu/academic/Gedt_welding.html.