Northern Virginia Community College
Northern Virginia Community College 2008-2009 Catalog
WELDING:
Basic Techniques
Career Studies Certificate MA
Purpose: This curriculum is designed for persons wishing to obtain fundamental skills for immediate entry-level positions in the welding trade as welding apprentices or welding laboratory assistants. Its structure allows students to pursue these courses on a part-time basis. All courses will apply to the Welding certificate program.
One Year Credits
1st Semester
ENG/SPD Elective 3
WEL 116 Welding I (Oxyacetylene) 2
WEL 121 Arc Welding 2
Total 7
2nd Semester
WEL 122 Welding II (Electric Arc) 3
Total 3
3rd Semester
WEL 130 Inert Gas Welding 3
WEL 160 Semi-Automatic Welding Processes 3
Total 6
Total credits for the Welding: Basic Techniques Career Studies Certificate = 16.
All first-time students must take a one-credit Student Development (SDV) course prior to enrolling in their 16th credit at NOVA.